Sharon | Counsellor, MBACP(ACCRED)

Counselling Darlington

My name is Sharon, counsellor in Darlington.

Deciding to talk to someone takes a lot of courage, and I recognise how important a decision this is for you. I offer a confidential space in which you can talk, and this means that I won't discuss the content of our work with anyone.

For any counselling to be effective, clients need to be able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist. My focus is on my clients, and listening to their problems and concerns without judgement in a supportive environment. I am passionate about the work I do.

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and therapist, and also a Accredited member of the BACP.

I am also fully insured.

Experience

I have experience of working in a Primary Care setting. I have spent time working and volunteering as a counsellor in the charity sector as well as counselling in schools and colleges.

I have gained experience in supporting and helping people dealing with a number of diverse issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues, panic disorder, phobias, anger management, family issues, abuse (sexual, domestic, physical,), low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts,  work related stress, bullying, self-harm, trauma, social anxiety.

I also have experience dealing with issues around gender and sexuality.

I spent a year working in schools and colleges specifically with young people struggling with drug/alcohol abuse.

I am also trained in the Rewind Technique. This is a non-intrusive, safe and highly effective psychological method for detraumatising people, which can also be used for removing phobias.

I have a degree in Therapeutic Counselling and  I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I use theories and techniques from Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, this allows me to be flexible in my approach and find the best way to help you.