Sheela Hollywood
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About me
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing.
I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
I work with individuals over the age of 18years, both face-to-face and online, either open-ended or for an agreed time.
Some (not all) of the issues I work with, include:
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Self-esteem
Exams
Loss
Identity
Cultural issues
Relationships and family
Sexuality
Initial Chat
Please email or call to arrange a free, 15 minute introduction. You can ask any questions you have about me, or the therapeutic process here. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute, accredited by the UKCP, and as a registered member I adhere strictly to the UKCP Code of Ethics. I am fully DBS checked and my personal indemnity insurance is with Oxygen.
Alongside my private practice I run the Counselling Service within the Disability organisation, Richmond AID. There, I manage qualified and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists, and am passionate about their clinical development through empowerment, sharing knowledge and developing training plans for the betterment of the profession. I have a deep interest in social justice issues and sit on a working group for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which informs UK psychotherapy training institutions.
I have a background in the arts which informs my therapeutic work, and I drew upon this throughout my years in frontline mental health at the charity Mind. Working within Mind’s Crisis Prevention service, I supported women and men struggling with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, engaging with them on a one-to-one basis as well as in groups. These groups ranged from the explorative, Creative Writing, to the psychoeducational Recovery from Trauma. This time offered me a deep insight into the myriad ways distress can present itself, cementing the trauma informed bedrock of my work.
Member organisations
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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.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are £70 for 50 minutes, occasionally I have concessionary slots available.
