Sheridan Parsons

I offer sessions on a Thursday afternoon and evening and a Friday afternoon. 

Hello and welcome to my profile.

There may be a number of reasons you might be considering counselling, and just getting to this point can feel like a big step. As a BACP-accredited counsellor with over 25 years of experience. I’ve worked with many people going through difficult times, and I know how important it is to feel safe, listened to, and understood.

I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and be heard without judgment, so you don't have to face the challenges of life on your own.

Counselling and therapy

Life experiences impact us in different ways; we are all unique, and there’s no single way to deal with what we go through. Difficult experiences such as grief, trauma, or burnout, whether from the past or present, can appear as feelings of anxiety or depression.

My approach is to work together to understand what’s going on, explore difficult feelings, and find individual strategies to help you cope and look to the future.

My experience allows me to offer you a variety of techniques and approaches, all of which are grounded in empathy, compassion, respect, and the belief in your capacity to heal and find meaning, even in the most difficult times.

If you feel ready to take that first step to support, I warmly invite you to get in touch.

All sessions are for 50 minutes and include the following:

Face to face counselling in my therapy space in Tonbridge, Kent

Walk and talk sessions during a beautiful 50-minute walk around the outskirts of Penshurst, Kent. Talking while walking in nature can feel easier and more relaxed than sitting in a room. The fresh air, gentle movement, and open space can help you feel calmer, think more clearly, and talk more freely.

Remotely by telephone or Zoom

Or a combination of these.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll ask a few practical questions, and we’ll talk about what’s brought you to counselling and what you’d like help with. I’ll also explain how I work and what you can expect if we decide to continue working together. 

I gained my MSc in Clinical Supervision in the Helping Professions in 2009 from University of Kent.

I have also undertaken training in Compassion Focused Therapy Supervision.

I have experience of one to one and group supervision across modalities in a variety of settings including:

• Bereavement charity
• Sands Charity (still birth and neonatal support)
• School based Counsellors
• Multi disciplinary teams 
• Hospice teams
• Woman's Trafficking Charity
• Reflective practice sessions for organisations

I am an experienced clinical supervisor with a strong background of working with qualified counsellors, counsellors in training and people working in the helping professions. Together we will create a safe, collaborative space that encourages curiosity, clinical thinking and professional reflection and growth.  I support supervises in deepening their clinical understanding, working ethically and supporting self care of the counsellor. 

During the first session we will explore how we will work together including taking time to develop our supervisory agreement of how we will work together.