About me
Welcome to Empowering Change Counselling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with difficult life experiences? Perhaps your child is finding things challenging and needs a safe space to talk. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to face things alone.
My name is Shauna, and I work with children, young people, adults and couples. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to suit each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect and compassion is at the heart of effective counselling. I work at each client’s pace, allowing you the time and space you need to explore your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, build resilience and feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Children and Young People
I offer counselling for children and young people aged 8–17. I have over 10 years of experience working with young people and understand that growing up can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing.
Young people are not always able to express how they feel, and counselling can provide them with a safe and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and emotions. I work at the young person’s pace, helping them to feel comfortable, understood and supported.
I support children and young people with difficulties such as:
Anxiety and worries
Low confidence and self-esteem
Family separation
Grief and loss
Anger and emotional regulation
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Eating difficulties
Where appropriate, I also recognise the importance of working alongside parents or carers to support the young person’s wellbeing.
Couples Counselling
I also offer counselling for couples who may be experiencing challenges within their relationship. This may include communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, life transitions or feeling disconnected from one another.
Couples counselling can provide a supportive and neutral space where both partners can feel heard, explore their thoughts and feelings, and work towards improving communication and understanding within the relationship.
My hope is to help you unlock your potential and strengthen your belief in yourself. Together we can explore the challenges you are facing and work towards changes that feel meaningful and helpful for you.
If you feel that I might be the right counsellor to support you, I would be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Aim Qualification Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
Aim Qualification Level 4 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People
Aim Qualification Level 4 Diploma in Working with Couples
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 - £70.00
Additional information
Individual counselling is £50 per hour/ £70 for 1.5 hours
Children & Young People £50 per hour
Couples £70 per hour
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