Sharon McAulay
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
About me
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor who mainly utilises the person-centred approach. I have worked in the fields of mental health, addictions, and community development for 23 years and have an academic background in Psychology.
I see clients privately in the village of Kilbarchan and I also manage an award winning community project and charity in Paisley (STAR Project) offering a variety of therapeutic group-work, individual support, befriending, training and counselling.
I can work with individuals on a short or longer term basis and have experience with a wide range of issues including: depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and stress, bereavement, relationship and family problems, anger management, loss of confidence, abuse (childhood and gender based), self harm and work related issues. I aim to foster a relaxed and sensitive environment where you will be listened to with respect and acceptance.
I can offer appointments in Kilbarchan where there is ample free parking as well as a comfortable waiting area. I am a registered member with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
PG Diploma Counselling - University of Strathclyde
BSc (hons) Psychology - The Open University
Attachment Based Interviewing - Aberlour
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy level 2 - Dr Dan Hughes
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy level 1 - Dr Dan Hughes
Counselling Problem Gamblers Advanced (GamCare)
Counselling Skills in Bereavement & Loss (30 hrs) - The Sanctuary
Counselling Problem Gamblers (GamCare)
Addictions, Drugs and Alcohol - UWS
Counselling skills 1 & 2 - addictions - RCA Trust
Motivational Interviewing - Glasgow Homeless Network
Volunteer Counselling Training - Solution Focused Therapy - RAMH
Mindfulness for stress reduction - Mindfulness Scotland
Sandtray Therapy - Wellsprings - Harrogate
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer an initial free 30 minute session to allow us the opportunity to meet and discuss your needs. There is no obligation for you to continue attending should you not feel comfortable in doing so. It is important to me that you find the right counsellor.
The cost of each session is £50 for individuals. Missed appointments and those cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to paying the full session fee.
When I work
Currently have no availability
