Sharon Hills
About me
There are times when life can be stressful or there may be difficult situations where we find we are struggling to cope. I can provide a safe and confidential space, helping you to find more effective ways of dealing with life's challenges, and equipping you with the tools to do so.
I am a qualified, accredited Counsellor and Supervisor, and members of both the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and National Counselling Society (NCS). I work with people of various ages and lifestyles in a warm, respectful, non judgemental way. I have experience of generic counselling and welcome enquiries from people facing difficulties, no matter how big or small they feel their problems are. The first session is for you to discuss what is troubling you, how we might work together, and to see if I am the right person for you.
I work privately, and have experience working in NHS IAPT Psychological therapy services. This enables me to offer both short and long-term therapy to meet differing individual needs. I work as a person-centred counsellor and can draw upon other theoretical approaches if appropriate. I have a particular interest in working with bereavement, self-confidence, relationships and anxiety. I am passionate about the work I do, and feel privileged to provide a space to help you find your way.
I supervise trainee and qualified counsellors individually or in groups.
I am a partner in DS Counselling Training where it is a joy to be teaching the CPCAB Counselling Diploma to the next generation of counsellors and I find this very rewarding.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post Qualification Diploma in Supervision
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate of Proficiency BACP
Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation
BA (Hons) Social Sciences
MA Lifelong Education and Professional Practice
Advanced Certificate in Education
Adult & Further Education Teaching Certificate C&G 7307
Continuing Professional Development: -
The Web of Shame in the Therapeutic Space.
Award in Understanding Substance Misuse.
Certficate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
National Counselling Society
The National Counselling Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling per 50 minute session £50.00
If you are on a low income I can sometimes offer a reduction where there is availability and am happy to discuss this with you.
Pre-booked breaks and holidays are not charged for. Cancellations or missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full sessional rate.
Supervision £50 per hour. £70 per 90 mins. Concessions for individuals in group supervision.
Concessions:
Students studying Level 4 or higher counselling courses:
£35 per 50 minute Personal Therapy
£35 per hour or £60 for 90 mins Supervision
Availability
Weekdays and evenings only.
Further information
I work in Ashford and Charing Areas - both have free parking.