Sharon Strickland MBACP (Accred)

I have been counselling individuals for a number of years in a private practice setting

and also within educational settings, (primary, secondary, higher education) at a number

of charities and at a GP surgery.  I am a Registered and Accredited member of the

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred) and a qualified

Clinical Supervisor.

 

My areas of expertise include counselling young people and adults and I have worked

with a wide range of clients, experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I also see clients

from the Better Help online therapy service.

 

We don't always feel 'complete' and my aim is to explore any difficulties and work with

you on your journey. 

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As an Integrative Therapist, this enables me to tailor the counselling to suit the individual's needs.  Though all my work is underpinned by the Person-Centred Approach, I also use elements from other theories, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic theory and tools from different creative therapies.  All my work is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework and I receive monthly supervision (a requirement of any trainee or qualified counsellor).

 

I also offer Clinical Supervision to Trainee and Qualified Counsellors using the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision.  Please see the 'Supervision Tab' above for more details.

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I have undertaken training (an ongoing process) and had experience in counselling clients with many mental health difficulties.  I also have a DBS Certificate and I am fully insured.  Below are my qualifications and some of the training I have undertaken.​

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Qualifications​

• Registered and Accredited member of BACP

• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Certificate in Counselling Studies

• Advanced Specialist Training in Counselling Children and Young People​

• Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision

• 'Walk and Talk' Therapy Certificate

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Training

• Adverse Childhood Experiences

• Anger Management 

• Anxiety (inc general and social)

• Anxiety Super Conference 2024

• Attachment theory and application

• Bereavement training

• Bullying awareness

• Creative therapies (inc. elements of play therapy)

• Depression and distress workshops

• Emotional resilience

• Mental Health Conference (Hull University)

• OCD - Anxiety, OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

• Online and 'Phone Counselling

• Panic Attacks

• Safeguarding for children and adults

• Sand tray introduction

• Self-esteem and self-worth

• Understanding domestic abuse

• Understanding Trauma and Wisdom of Trauma

• Working with shame​

• 'Walk and Talk' outdoor therapy

• Clinical Supervision