Shirley Mitchell

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(MBACP Senior Accredited)
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London, NW7 3SG
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

My interest in counselling started when I was working as a therapeutic radiographer at the Middlesex Hospital in London. Doctors would regularly call on me to assist them in talking to cancer patients and their families. I became the bridge between the clinical world of diagnosis and treatment to the human beings on the other side of that news. I found I was able to support the patients and those closest to them at this traumatic time.

I decided that I needed to learn to do this properly and, to that end, I undertook counselling training. I have worked extensively in a number of areas, with couples individuals, groups and families. In addition to working with cancer patients and those affected by other life-changing illnesses, I have experience of working with relationship counselling at Relate including working with abusive relationships. I consider myself a flexible, non-judgmental counsellor who is able to connect with people of any age and background.

I see individuals, couples and families and have more than 25 years experience both in my private practice and in senior roles within counselling charities.
I have particular experience in supporting clients through issues caused by relationships, bereavement and life affecting illness e.g. cancer and multiple sclerosis.

People come for counselling when they are feeling vulnerable and need to feel safe and supported talking to their therapist. I endeavour to provide such a space, one in which my clients can express their innermost thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental setting.

As a rule, the first session is a two-way assessment. It gives you the opportunity to see whether you feel comfortable with me and able to begin to explore some of the issues which have brought you into counselling. Additionally, it gives both of us the chance to see whether I’m the right person to support you. Following this initial meeting, we decide together how to proceed.

Training, qualifications & experience

Person-centred Counselling, 1990 (Metanoia, 1990)

Couple Counselling, (Relate Certified, 1996)
Individuals, couples and groups Supervision (Relate, 2000)

I am a MBACP Senior Accredited Counsellor

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Life affecting illness (e.g. Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis)

Fees

£65.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income

Additional information

£60-£80

When I work

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday daytime and some evening appointments. I also see clients on Sunday mornings.

Further information

While most of my work is done face to face, I do provide telephone and online video sessions. 

I also appreciate that not everyone is available during “office hours” so offer out-of-hours and flexible appointments.

Sunbury Gardens, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3SG

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Couples
Families
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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