About me
Hello, my name is Shelley, and I am the founder of Cheltenham’s Counselling Centre.
I am an accredited therapeutic counsellor working with both adults and children, with extensive experience in pastoral care within schools, counselling for charitable organisations, school-based counselling services, and running my own private counselling practice.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I offer online counselling sessions via Zoom and telephone. These sessions provide a confidential, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where clients can feel safe to explore emotional challenges, personal concerns, and life’s difficulties.
I believe that online counselling offers flexibility and accessibility, enabling individuals to engage in therapy from the comfort and security of their own chosen space. By creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence, empowering them to reach their full potential.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited Therapeutic Counsellor, qualified to work with both adults and children. Alongside my counselling practice, I am an experienced clinical supervisor and counselling lecturer, supporting the professional development of both trainee and qualified practitioners. My work is grounded in ethical practice, professional standards, and a commitment to helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting positive change.
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
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I have currently work with WPA and am registered under the PPR Healthcode system. As coverage can vary between policies and insurers, I would recommend checking with your private health insurance provider to confirm whether my services are covered under your specific policy.
When I work
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Further information
I am available Monday to Friday and offer appointments during both daytime and evening hours, providing flexibility to accommodate a range of schedules.
I provide face-to-face counselling sessions from my Cheltenham practice, as well as online sessions for those who prefer the convenience of remote support. In addition, I can offer counselling services within schools, workplaces, and alternative provision settings where appropriate. These arrangements are considered on an individual basis and can be discussed in advance to ensure they meet the needs of the client and organisation.
