Sharon Letten

Wed-Fri in person, 8.30am-6pm.

Life can throw us many challenges, which can sometimes leave us struggling and unable to cope. Through my lived experience, I understand how difficult it is to reach out. As a couples & individual therapist, I use a relational approach - by building trust in a safe space.  I will work alongside you, as you navigate your way through life's challenges. 

Perhaps you just want to talk in a safe and caring environment or need support to make changes? I work holistically and creatively with adults, adolescents & couples in a caring and non-judgmental way, covering a range of issues which can significantly impact on our relationships with ourselves and others. By exploring this in therapy, we can work towards improving meaning, wellbeing and reconnection in your life.

I have a special interest in working with relationship difficulties (disconnection, affairs, divorce, diversity, sexual issues/sexual trauma), anxiety and depression, grief, loneliness, menopause, low confidence,  ADHD - especially late diagnosis in females, CFS/ME, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse and control and the transitions across life stages. I also have extensive experience working with young people and mental health issues in academic environments and survivors of childhood and domestic abuse.

If you're struggling with your wellbeing or feeling disconnected, I can help you to make sense of these issues and improve your coping strategies. I am here to support you through the challenges you are facing, as you embark on your journey for change, meaning and growth. 

I am a qualified integrative & trauma-informed individual & couples counsellor. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), fully insured and hold a current DBS to working with young adults.

My experience includes: lived experience of late ADHD diagnosis and trauma; counselling adults and teens; working as a MIND mental health crisis worker; a CRUSE bereavement volunteer and a SAFE DV/Abuse counsellor. Furthermore, I have extensive experience of working with psychological interventions in educational settings with young people. 

Qualifications:

Adv Dip in Integrative Counselling (L4) The Iron Mill College (MBACP)

Certificate in Couples Counselling, Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation

Certificate in Trauma Focused Therapy, Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation

BACP Counselling CYP (aged 11-19) (Part 1), The Iron Mill College

Psychosynthesis Essentials, Psychosynthesis Trust

TA 101 certificate, The Iron Mill College

MEd in Psychology & Mental Health, OU

BSc (Hons) Psychology, OU

Mental Health First Aid (L3)

Understanding Domestic Violence & Abuse (L2)

How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer, BACP/OU

Adv Dip in Careers Counselling (L4), Aim Awards

Training:

Couples Counselling, ADHD & ASD, Sexual issues, Safeguarding, Trauma & PTSD, Suicide, Kink & Polyamory, Trans Awareness, Neurodivergence & Eating issues, Bereavement for adults and CYP (Cruse), Domestic Violence & Abuse (SAFE), Mental Health (MIND), Counselling Young People, Self-harming in CYP, Single Session Therapy, Neuroscience for counselling, Menopause, Relationships, Sandtray & creative therapies, Working with Shame, Anger & Rage, Eating disorders/disordered eating, Canine therapy.

Sessions last one hour and are weekly. My fees are £60 (individuals) or £75 (couples), (in person/online: Tue - Fri), payable 24 hrs in advance via BACS or cash. 

I operate a 48 hr cancellation policy. I have limited reduced fee availability for clients (Trainee Counsellors, University students/ clients on low-income or benefits).

I offer a free 15 min Online/Telephone introductory session. This will be a gentle exploration of your needs and to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you. Our first session is an assessment session.