Sharon Nolan

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Counselling Dip Level 4. Accredited member MBACP
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Southport, Merseyside, PR9
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

My name is Sharon.

I am an experienced Person-centred counsellor, working within a humanistic approach. I'm described as a natural, caring person and very easy to talk to. I have the ability to connect with people very quickly, to put them at ease and relate to their emotions and feelings in a genuinely empathic way.

Within our counselling sessions you will be provided with a safe, warm, compassionate and non- judgmental space where we can explore what is causing you problems, and how we can improve your well-being.

My personal life experiences.

Having experienced trauma, unanticipated circumstances and overcoming adversity, I feel that my personal life experiences have equipped me with the deepest level of understanding and emotional empathy towards others.

How my counselling may help you.

I think if we are totally open and honest, most people find life stressful, overwhelming and challenging at times. We don't always want to share our deepest thoughts and feelings with our friends/family as they may be unable to support us through such difficult times, as it can be difficult for them too. This can result in us feeling isolated and scared and where the support of a counsellor maybe really helpful.

I am extremely passionate about helping clients to increase their self-esteem, and self-worth which can help them live more fulfilled and satisfying lives. Engaging in counselling is a truly positive step and generally people end up gaining so much from their therapy sessions.

Where do we start?

At your pace, we will identify and unravel what is going on for you. Maybe you are experiencing anxiety, fear, lack of self-worth, sadness, shame, or any other underlying feelings. Whatever it is, I will support you to overcome the barriers and overwhelming feelings that are hindering you, help you to make changes and strengthen your resilience and coping mechanisms.

When you contact me I will arrange a mutually convenient time for us to chat. During this initial session, we will explore what you are struggling with and what you want to achieve from counselling. If you wish to continue, we will agree on how we work together and arrange your first appointment. 

Please visit my website to see further details.

https://sharonnolantherapies.co.uk

I am seeing clients remotely on the phone or over video call. I offer sessions on an open-ended or time-limited basis.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a counselling Diploma Level 4 and qualified in 2002 and I am BACP and NCPS Accredited. I currently offer Person-centred counselling with an integrated approach.

My areas of speciality are:-

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Feelings of sadness
  • Crisis and trauma
  • Bereavement, grief and loss
  • Clients facing a cancer diagnosis/living with cancer.
  • Relationship breakdowns
  • Narcissistic relationships
  • Family dynamics
  • Anger and abuse
  • Self-worth and self-growth
  • Issues surrounding health difficulties
  • Life transitions
  • Recovery from unanticipated circumstances
  • Post adoption issues
  • Pregnancy loss

I have worked extensively with adults exploring their Birth records and Post-adoption issues, and have gained a wealth of experience working with a diverse range of presenting problems. I am currently work for a global medical company working with clients with a various presenting issues. I also run my own private practice. 

Previously, I have worked for:

  • NHS Primary care, GP Surgery-GP referrals - providing counselling support to patients experiencing a multitude of presenting problems and issues
  • General Register Office - My previous role as an Adoption counsellor for the General Register Office under section 51 Adoption Act 1976, provided me with the opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience working with adopted adults wishing to explore the circumstances surrounding their adoption. 
  • Liverpool Bereavement Services - providing counselling to self-referred clients who were experiencing difficulties processing their grief, trauma and bereavement issues.
  • Age Concern-Bereavement Counselling
  • Samaritans-Volunteering on a Crisis Telephone line.
  • Cradle Pregnancy Loss Charity.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy 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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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.

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I am happy to offer a free initial 20 minute consultation and ‘time-limited’ or ‘open-ended’ contracts are available. Sessions usually are once a week at a time agreed together.

Fees:

  • Cost per session is: £55 (50 minutes)
  • Payment by BACs transfer

When I work

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Currently I have evening appointments available. However, I am available on a weekend upon request during the day. Please contact me and I will do my best to accommodate your requirements.

Further information

I am an Accredited member of the MBACP and NCPS, and am committed to working in accordance with their ethical framework.

In addition to my private practice, I am currently employed as an EAP telephone counsellor working with EAP clients with a mixture of presenting problems and with clients who are diagnosed/living with cancer.

Southport, Merseyside, PR9

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharon Nolan
Sharon Nolan