Shobhna Walsh

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(Relate Trained Therapist Reg. MBACP

About me

About My Work:

You may have reached a chapter in life where things look “fine” on the outside, whether that’s a long-term relationship, grown children, a stable career, or simply having it all together from the outside looking in.

Yet inside, something feels off. A quiet storm may be brewing: burnout, health challenges, a shift in identity, relationship confusion, or a growing awareness that your patterns are no longer serving you.

For others, this reckoning comes earlier:

You might be navigating the complexities of your first serious relationships, family expectations, people-pleasing, anxiety, or cycles of self-doubt, even while appearing capable, kind, and competent.

At any age or stage, the whisper is the same:

“I can’t keep living like this. I want more for myself, for more peace, more truth, more joy.”

I work with women of all ages who are ready to break painful patterns, build emotional strength, and reclaim their confidence.

Many of my clients are highly attuned, empathic, high-achieving yet quietly exhausted from over-performing, under-receiving, and endlessly questioning themselves.

I also work with women in the midst of significant transitions: menopause, burnout, health scares, family shifts, cultural dislocation, relationship strain, spiritual awakenings.

And I support couples who want to reconnect without falling back into old habits of blame, silence, or shutdown.

What I bring:

A warm, intelligent, intuitive space rooted in:

  • Empowering, honest relationship and self-worth coaching
  • Nervous system-informed tools for emotional resilience
  • Journaling, self-reflection & mindset shifts
  • Deep cultural and emotional sensitivity
  • Grounded empathy, no bypassing, no sugar-coating

This is for you if:

  • You want to break free from cycles of people-pleasing, overthinking, or perfectionism
  • You long for connection without sacrificing your needs, boundaries, or aliveness
  • You’re tired of being the one holding everything (the emotions, the household, the relationship together)
  • You’re seeking confidence that’s not dependent on external validation
  • You want to stop playing small in love, work, or life
  • You’re ready to choose yourself, not from anger, but from clarity

What I offer:

  • Individual therapy for women of all ages ready to rewrite their inner narrative
  • Couple sessions to heal disconnection and build authentic intimacy
  • Support for identity shifts (career, cultural, family, life purpose)
  • Integration work after health scares, spiritual awakenings, or major life transitions
  • Empowerment work for emotionally intelligent women ready to reclaim self-esteem, passion, and power

Practical Information

Sessions: Online & In Person

Individual Rate: £70 couples £80 Duration: 50 minutes

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Relate Therapist
  • Honours Degree in Social Work
  • Practice Teacher (Social Work)
  • Post graduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy

I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to its ethical guidelines and standards, assuring clients of high standards of professional care. I have completed the Certificate of Proficiency, which is the latest qualification required by qualified members of the BACP to complete to show that they are ethically competent.

I undertake Continual Professional Development, and undergo regular supervision.

I have full professional indemnity insurance.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

My particular areas of interest

  • Relationships
  • Individuals struggling with family issues
  • Parenting related issues
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Lack of confidence
  • Low self esteem
  • Life Changes - Divorce/'Empty Nest /Retirement
  • Trauma
  • Identity issues
  • Interracial relationships

Fees

£70.00 per session

Additional information

Individuals: £70 per session.

Couples: £80 per session.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Weekdays, Evening and Saturday afternoons

Further information

How to get here

Ample public transport is available.

I am located just 8 minutes walk from Purley High street and 10 minutes from Purley train station-trains service London Victoria, and London Bridge.

Bus stop close by.

Parking facility:

Plenty parking is available on site.

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

Telephone counselling and FaceTime/Skype is available.

Additional languages

Punjabi
Urdu

Hindi

Online platforms

FaceTime
Zoom
Shobhna Walsh
Shobhna Walsh