Adults' Therapy, Couples' Therapy
I’m a relationship counsellor who helps people repair ruptures and create a deeper understanding of how their relationship functions. I can support you and your partner with many issues including religious and cultural differences, same sex relationships, betrayal, life changes and so forth.
About me
Hi, I’m Shirley, an individual and relationship counsellor with years of experience.
As a registered nurse for over 30 years, undertaking training to be a relationship counsellor was a natural progression for me. My extensive counselling training with Relate has enabled a non-judgement, deep and complex exploration of major issues that can impact people’s lives, and in turn their relationships.
I’ve worked with clients on issues such as:
- differences in religion & culture
- betrayal
- low confidence
- affairs
- the impact of life changes.
My approach using systemic modalities aims to identify the cause(s) for ruptures in relationships. I support couples to work towards creating a deeper understanding of how their relationship functions and why it functions the way it does. Once this insight has been gained, they often can understand how and why the current situation has come about.
My way of working may involve homework, exploration, and challenges to develop growth in your knowledge of you and your relationship. It’s then up to you to decide what’s best for you going forward.
Get in touch to book a consultation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relate organisation Level 5 Couple and Individual Relational Counselling
- PhD student currently studying into same sex parenthood
- Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
