Shirley Baxter

A safe, supportive space for Individuals & Couples to talk confidentially about issues that are troubling or causing them pain & distress.  It’s not always easy to talk openly & honestly about difficult issues, my aim is to offer a warm, trusting & respectful relationship which enables this to happen.  Within this counselling relationship a framework can be built in which clients begin to feel empowered & in turn helps them to change, grow, heal & regain control of their lives & relationships.

Over 12 years experience working with Individuals, Couples, Counselling Students, EAPs & Insurance Providers.  Day & evening appointments available on a Long & Short Term basis, including goal orientated, solution focused therapy.  Fees: £50 Trainee Counsellors; £50.00 Individuals; £60.00 Couples. AVIVA registered.

Humanistic Counselling focuses on, & honours clients’ individuality & uniqueness.  Past experiences can impact in the present day, leaving clients feeling stuck & powerless. With greater understanding & self-awareness clients are able to see their choices & feel better equipped to make changes to move forward.

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) enables clients to identify what matters in their lives (their values); it helps clients identify what stops them moving ‘towards’ their values (ie any unhelpful thoughts, feelings, actions & behaviours).  It helps clients to create distance (defuse) from their ‘away’ patterns, & helps them gain alternative perspectives.  The Mindfulness element helps clients stay present & in the moment & not focus on past events or attach to future anxieties.  ACT works well for Individuals & Couples who have lost direction, feel stuck & want to move towards living a meaningful & valued life.

Systemic & Psychodynamic Dip. Couple Counselling I work with divorce, separation, affairs, step-family impact, impact of life changes, difficulties with effective communication & couples looking to end their relationship.

A safe, supportive space for Individuals & Couples to talk confidentially about issues that are troubling or causing them pain & distress.  It’s not always easy to talk openly & honestly about difficult issues, my aim is to offer a warm, trusting & respectful relationship which enables this to happen.  Within this counselling relationship a framework can be built in which clients begin to feel empowered & in turn helps them to change, grow, heal & regain control of their lives & relationships.

Over 12 years experience working with Individuals, Couples, Counselling Students, EAPs & Insurance Providers.  Day & evening appointments available on a Long & Short Term basis, including goal orientated, solution focused therapy.  Fees: £50 Trainee Counsellors; £50.00 Individuals; £60.00 Couples. AVIVA registered.

Humanistic Counselling focuses on, & honours clients’ individuality & uniqueness.  Past experiences can impact in the present day, leaving clients feeling stuck & powerless. With greater understanding & self-awareness clients are able to see their choices & feel better equipped to make changes to move forward.

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) enables clients to identify what matters in their lives (their values); it helps clients identify what stops them moving ‘towards’ their values (ie any unhelpful thoughts, feelings, actions & behaviours).  It helps clients to create distance (defuse) from their ‘away’ patterns, & helps them gain alternative perspectives.  The Mindfulness element helps clients stay present & in the moment & not focus on past events or attach to future anxieties.  ACT works well for Individuals & Couples who have lost direction, feel stuck & want to move towards living a meaningful & valued life.

Systemic & Psychodynamic Dip. Couple Counselling I work with divorce, separation, affairs, step-family impact, impact of life changes, difficulties with effective communication & couples looking to end their relationship.