About me
Emotional support for adults navigating burnout, ADHD, grief and relationship stress.
I’m Zoe (she/her), a qualified person-centred counsellor offering therapy to adults across the UK online and in-person in Sheffield (S26). I work with people who are emotionally intelligent, highly capable and quietly struggling. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or unsure who you are beneath the mask of “coping.”
- I offer counselling for women, men, and non-binary adults who are navigating:
- Burnout from work, caring or chronic over-functioningAnxiety, low mood or feeling stuck in life
- ADHD and neurodivergence in adulthood
- Loss and grief (both human and pet grief)
- Relationship fatigue
- Family dynamics and childhood wounds that still echo today
Many of my clients are the “strong ones”. The people others turn to. With me, you get to be the one supported. You don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly or keep it together. This is a gentle, non-judgmental space to feel seen and begin to reconnect with yourself.
How I work
My counselling approach is calm, empathic and paced to suit you. I don’t offer quick fixes; I offer deep listening, emotional clarity, warmth and a belief in your capacity to heal when the right conditions are met.
I’m neurodivergent-aware (being ND myself), LGBTQIA+ inclusive and I welcome people of all genders, including men who may not usually feel comfortable seeking support.
Attendance on your terms
How often you attend and when is something we will discuss as we progress through our work together.
Although counselling generally works better when attending weekly, I do offer fortnightly sessions if you feel that would suit you better.
I offer both short term counselling (4 - 6 weeks) and long term for as long as you need and want to attend your counselling. The decision is yours.
Coaching (Trainee Placement Rate)
Alongside my counselling practice, I am currently completing CPCAB Level 5 Coach training for Counsellors. As part of this qualification, I offer structured, goal-focused coaching sessions at a trainee rate of £25 per hour.
Coaching is different from counselling. It is forward-looking and practical, often focused on clarity, decision-making, confidence or professional development. It may suit you if you’re not seeking therapeutic depth but instead want momentum and accountability around a specific area of life.
If you're unsure whether counselling or coaching would be the better fit, we can discuss this during an initial enquiry.
Shed Light Counselling – Zoe Barlow | Person-Centred Therapist and Coach in Sheffield and Online
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience of working with adults with a wide range of issues including: Suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety and stress, trauma, self-harm, isolation, relationship problems, gender identity ,work related problems and personality disorders.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Coaching for Counsellors Level 5 (ongoing)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4
- Counselling Skills Level 3
- Therapeutic Counselling level 2
- BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists) – Certificate Of Proficiency.
I also hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Housing Professional Studies and a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.
Prior to beginning my journey as a counsellor, I worked as a Manager in a Local Government Housing Service and as a Family Support Worker in a Local Government Children and Families Service.
I was also an Employment Advice and Guidance Worker helping people to find employment and access education and training. It was in these roles that I was prompted to begin my counselling training.
I continue my professional development through my client work, clinical supervision, coaching and regular on-going training.
As a Person-Centred Therapist, I also continue my own personal development alongside my clients, who teach me valuable life lessons with every interaction.
Other Training:
Introduction to Asperger's syndrome and Autism spectrum Disorder, Children and Young People Safeguarding, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Art Therapy Techniques, Online Counselling.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
I offer an initial appointment for £25.00 where we would agree a number of sessions that we would meet. I work with people both short and long term and we can review on a regular basis how long we will work together, according to your needs.
When I work
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Further information
I work to the Ethical Code of the BACP to ensure safety and standards I my counselling work.
Please contact me on: 07503 820826 or email me if you would like any further information
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