Sharon Hainey MSc,BA,UKCP (accred) Family Therapist-Young People,Adults,Families
About me
Hi, I'm Sharon and I'm a qualified Family Therapist (MSc Systemic Psychotherapist) and registered Nurse (RMN). I have worked with children, adolescents, individual adults and families for over 25 years in both Adult and Young People's mental health services in Inverclyde. I provide both family therapy and individual therapy. I help people with any kind of relationship issues as well as anyone experiencing difficulties with their psychological wellbeing such as mood issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, self-harm. peer group/relationship/attachment difficulties, grief and trauma.
I can help Couples, especially with difficulties around parenting and the challenges of bringing together blended families.
I've worked with adults who have experienced seperation/divorce and infidelity.
You are welcome to call/email me for free and discuss whether I could help you.
I can meet with young people at home if they're more comfortable there or you can come along and see me.
I'm happy to correspond online via email/phone if you find talking face to face difficult. Just ask!
Thank you for looking through my profile.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from Strathclyde University and am registered with UKCP and AFT (Association of Family Therapy).
I am a First level registered Nurse (RMN) NMC registered.
I have 27 years experience working in Mental Health services mainly within the NHS.
I have had my own private practice since 2018.
I have worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with young people from primary school age until 18yrs. I have also worked in Adult Psychiatry.
I have worked in Higher Education with Students.
I have worked with Adults dealing with relationship difficulties/seperation/divorce and infidelity.
In that time I have helped people with a wide variety of difficulties including Low mood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Anxiety, Eating difficulties, Grief and Loss, Peer group difficulties, Autism spectrum based difficulties. Helping people who may have experienced trauma and early life neglect or had periods of their life in the Care system etc.
I also help families with communication and relationship difficulties, where there can be high levels of conflict between family members. I've worked where there has been parental addiction and social work involvement.
I like to help families who are trying their best to 'blend' together into one unit.
If in doubt, just email or text me and ask!
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
I charge £45 per hour.
If you live at a distance, we'll factor that in when discussing costs.
I'm happy to have a chat for free on the phone/email to decide whether I can help.
Concessions offered for
Further information
Just let me know if you are a Student or have no/low income and I can offer a discount. :)
