About me
Most people don't reach out for counselling because life feels easy or because they have all the answers.
They come because they're carrying more than they can manage alone. They may be living with grief that’s left a deep hole, recovering from trauma which haunts them today, navigating infertility or pregnancy loss and feeling so isolated. They come because they’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or wondering why they're finding life so difficult to manage.
Do you feel like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you’re kicking and trying just to stay above water? Are you exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy all the time, yet no one has asked, “What about you?” or “What do you want?” Carrying a heavy emotional load can feel exhausting and lonely.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it on your own.
I'm Sherin, founder of Lumina Wellbeing and Counselling, and a qualified BACP-Registered integrative counsellor. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, explore your experiences and begin to make sense of what's happening for you. With me, you are valued and your experiences matter.
My approach is integrative, which means I don't believe therapy should be a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll work in a way that feels right for you, adapting our sessions to meet your individual needs, pace and goals.
I work with adults from all walks of life and have particular experience supporting:
· Trauma and the lasting effects of difficult experiences
· Bereavement, grief and loss
· Infertility and fertility challenges
· Baby and infant loss
· Neurodivergent individuals and challenges
· Carers and professionals experiencing stress and burnout
· Anxiety, low mood, depression and emotional overwhelm
Sometimes our current struggles are connected to experiences we've had throughout our lives. Therapy can help you understand these patterns with greater clarity, allowing you to respond to yourself with more compassion rather than self-criticism.
My aim isn't to tell you what to do or to offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a safe and supportive relationship where you can feel heard, understood and find empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know what you want or even possibly who you really are? I will help you to explore and find your authenticity to discover your values, your inner voice and make the changes you want in your life.
I understand that asking for support can feel like one of the hardest steps, especially when life already feels overwhelming. That's why I offer confidential online and telephone counselling, making therapy accessible from the comfort and privacy of your own space. This means therapy is accessible even when you can’t face the world.
Whether you're coping with loss, healing from trauma, adjusting to life changes or feeling that something isn't quite right, you deserve a space where your experiences matter.
Healing doesn't happen by pretending everything is okay. It begins when you feel safe enough to be seen, understood and supported and valued.
To book an appointment, please visit here:
https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/luminawellbeingandcounsellings/home
For a FREE 15 minute consultation, please visit here:
https://luminawellbeingandcounselling.co.uk/contact/
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in ADHD Coaching
- Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Certificate in Transactional Analysis – TA 101
- Professional Diploma in Legal Practice Course
- Bachelor's Degree in LLB (Hons) Law
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Trauma
- Grief and Bereavement
- Infertility
- Baby and Infant Loss
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a small number of reduced fee appointments, subject to availability. Please speak with me if you would like to explore this option.
When I work
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Further information
- Qualified BACP-registered counsellor- Membership ID / Number is 00991565.
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Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner
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Certified Foundation for Infant Loss Training- Rainbow Baby Specialist
- Certified Foundation for Infant Loss Training- Infertility Specialist and Infant Loss Training.
- Certified Cruse Foundation in Bereavement
