About me
I’m Dr. Sherylin Thompson, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with adult individuals and couples, helping clients navigate a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. Whether you are facing long-term struggles such as anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression, or more recent difficulties like bereavement, stress, or relationship breakdowns, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you move forward.
My practice is informed by years of work across NHS hospitals, charitable organisations, and private settings, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of presenting concerns. My integrative approach allows me to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs, drawing from various therapeutic modalities. I work collaboratively with clients to decide on an approach informed by evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I aim to bring a grounded, down-to-earth approach to therapy, combining evidence-based psychological models with a relational, human focus. I believe therapy should be accessible and inclusive, and I have taken care to make my practice open in terms of affordability, disability access, and cultural diversity.
Originally from South Africa, I’ve lived in London for the past 25 years. Before training as a psychologist, I worked in high-pressure roles within not-for-profit organisations. This blend of cultural and professional experiences allows me to bring a practical, balanced perspective to therapy—making psychological concepts feel relevant and manageable.
Some of the ways therapy can support you include:
Understanding and breaking unhelpful patterns
Clarifying life direction or decision-making
Improving relationships or coping with family conflict
Processing trauma (from childhood or recent experiences)
Navigating grief, loss, or major life transitions
Managing stress, burnout, and career-related difficulties
Sessions are available online or in person at my private practice in Canary Wharf. I also work with major health insurance providers including WPA, Vitality, Bupa and AXA.
To view my current availability or book a consultation, please visit: www.counsellingcanarywharf.co.uk/book
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy – Middlesex University
- Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute / UKCP accredited course
- Graduation Diploma in Psychology – University of East London
- NCFE in Person-Centred Counselling - BACP accredited course
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Communications – University of South Africa
- Member of the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Association
In addition, I am committed to continuing professional development (CPD). This means that I am always updating my skills and keeping abreast of new knowledge by attending regular training modules, conferences and workshops. This includes Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
British Psychological Society
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.
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
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£125.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
A 50-minute session costs £125 for individuals and £140 for couples. You are able to check my availability, book and pay for your session immediately at https://counsellingcanarywharf.co.uk/book/. I also accept payment by invoice payable before your session. I am a recognised provider with a number of leading health insurances and please contact me if you do not see your insurer listed.
When I work
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My client appointment hours are 11am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 11am to 5pm on Fridays. See my website to book.
Further information
Examples of my experience include stress, identity issues, panic disorders, eating disorders and self harm, anxiety and depression. I also have specific experience working with bereavement, adult survivors of childhood abuse and domestic violence. You can see a full list on my website.
I offer in-person and online sessions as well as a blend of on-site and remote therapy to suit your circumstances. You can make a booking at www.counsellingcanarywharf.co.uk/book
At your first session, or assessment, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to get out of it. I will be honest with you about how we could work together to tackle the difficulties you are facing. If you then decide that it is for you, we will agree an initial time frame to work towards and review your progress regularly.
