Shirley Springer
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About me
As an integrative therapist, I believe in working in a very personalised way, tailoring the therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients where you can explore the issues you are struggling with, and your feelings about the way they affect you.
I often use a range of therapy approaches (including CBT, psychodynamic and person-centred), which helps with understanding how your current feelings, behaviour and impulses are shaped by your past experiences and your unconscious mind; whilst tapping into your own resources and possible support available to you that you can use, to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you have choices.
In our sessions together, respecting your individual experiences, I will encourage you to explore your own beliefs, thoughts, feelings and values. We will work collaboratively through the issues affecting you with the goal of you becoming more self-aware and empowered to achieve the personal development you are striving for.
Whether you want to work through past traumas or focus on future goals, this is your journey.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. Email me on: shirleyspringer.counselling@gmail.com
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I have over 30 years' experience of working in the charity advice sector supporting clients on issues of social justice and personal wellbeing. My counselling experience includes working with adults and young people on a range of issues including anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression, low-esteem and lack of confidence, relationships, sexual abuse, stress, trauma (including past and childhood trauma), and issues at work. I have invaluable experience of working alongside people from a diverse range of backgrounds, social contexts, cultures and religions.
I see clients of all faiths, and none, and those who may be struggling with questions around identity and spirituality. I work to provide a safe space for you to explore these questions.
Qualifications:
- Dip.He (Theology & Integrative Counselling)
- MA (Business Management)
- PTLLS (Adult Education & Training)
Training:
- Certificate of Proficiency Exam (BACP)
- Integrating Coaching Practice and Counselling (BACP)
- Domestic Abuse Concerns (Women’s Centre)
- Neurodiversity and Trauma (Herts Adult Sexual Trauma Service)
- Trauma-related Addiction (Rape Crisis Centre)
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call, after which we can arrange for future counselling sessions if you feel we would make a good fit. I believe in inclusivity and that counselling services should be as accessible as possible. I therefore offer a limited number of concessionary rates based on income.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or to book your free introductory call. Email me on: shirleyspringer.counselling@gmail.com
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Further information
I work in private practice and also have contracts with a number of local community counselling services.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to their ethical framework and code of practice. This ensures I am working professionally and with best practice for my clients.
I offer short-term counselling as well as long-term therapy, seeing clients online from across the UK. Face-to-face sessions take place in comfortable, accessible therapy rooms in Milton Keynes city centre, which is convenient for both local and commuter travel links, and where parking is easily available.
I currently have availability for both online and face-to-face appointments: Monday - Thursday from 9am - 7pm.
