Sheila Cato
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About me
Welcome! I'm Sheila, an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
I understand that life can be overwhelming at times, whether you're grappling with difficult emotions, facing life transitions, or navigating complex relationships. It's completely normal to feel lost or uncertain, but you're not alone. I'm here to offer you the support, guidance, and understanding you need during these times. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings, helping you to uncover new insights and solutions.
I offer compassionate, one-on-one counselling tailored to your unique needs, with a deep respect for your individuality, background, and experiences. Whether you're an adult, young adult, or child, I bring a rich mix of therapeutic approaches—CBT, Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic therapies—to create a personalised and holistic plan for your mental well-being.
I specialise in working with individuals from all walks of life, including people of diverse cultural backgrounds and those facing a wide range of challenges. My passion for diversity and inclusion fuels my practice, and I draw from my extensive experience in supporting clients from various cultural and social backgrounds. Whether in one-on-one settings or within schools, I've built a deep understanding of the diverse needs my clients may have.
I am committed to walking alongside you as we work together toward healing and growth. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. Through our work, I aim to help you feel empowered, valued, and ready to face life's challenges with renewed strength and confidence.
If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, I would be honoured to support you. Reach out to book a session, and let's start the process of discovering the best version of you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- MA Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Thurrock Adult Community College
- Level 2 Introduction to counselling skills, Thurrock Adult Community College
- Diploma in Child Psychology - Training Express
- Certificate in Child Counselling- Training Express
Experience
I am a BACP-qualified Counsellor and psychotherapist, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and person-centred Therapy. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a blend of rich ideas, tools and skills from various modalities, which I bring into my practice to meet my client's unique needs
Aside from counselling adults, I have experience and a passion for providing therapy for children- preteens, teens, and young adults in the school setting through techniques such as;
- Art therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Solution-focused brief therapy
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Young Adult, teen and pre-teen counselling
- Academic related issues
- Stress
- Family difficulties, such as parents going through a divorce
- Friendship-related issues
- Self-esteem difficulties in young people
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a complementary 15-minute Initial consultation to discuss your therapy needs and for rapport-building. These sessions are conducted over the phone after which the first assessment session will be arranged. This session will help me identify the most suitable therapy approach that will suit your need. Please feel free to call me on the number provided.
When I work
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- Monday 10:00 - 16:30 then 18:00 - 20:00
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:30 then 18:00- 20:00
- Friday 10:00- 16:30
- Saturday 11 :30- 14:30
- I have flexible availability
Further information
I have a wealth of experience working with clients of different ages and I can tailor my expertise to their various therapy needs no matter how complex, traumatic and difficult they might feel.
