Sharon Billingsley

Hello, I am a fully qualified, experienced Counsellor with many years working within the NHS and other Services. I have extensive knowledge helping those who have been affected by trauma, sexual violence, anxiety, and stress. But my experience isn't limited to those categories as they also include other presenting issues as mentioned below in the section 'what I can help with'

Many of us can be impacted by traumatic or stressful life events. This can result in us feeling our world has changed and we are no longer able to function. A person's trauma is individual to them, whether that is the result of a bereavement, sexual assault, or historic childhood experience. Together we can help to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and facilitate a recovery to help you move forward.

It's possible that you are finding that you are just struggling with life situations, and this is resulting in a difficult period. The world out there advertises encouraging messages for us to talk, but sometimes it can be difficult to know just where to begin. Therapy can help to start to un-pick and identify obstacles and help to create a shift.

I work in a trauma informed way which will always be led by the needs of the client. 

In addition to working with victims of traumatic experiences, I have worked for a number of years with survivors of sexual violence. I am also trained to offer pre-trial therapy in line with CPS guidelines.

I offer a free, initial, 20 minute introductory call. It's important that you feel at ease and this session also gives me the opportunity to explain a little about how I work.

The first session will include an assessment of needs, symptoms and goals within therapy.