Sheelagh Shallcross

Sessions between 8am and 7pm, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Either In-person in central St Albans, or Online.

Hello and welcome.

When you feel that something’s not right, but you’re not quite sure why, talking things through can help. Holding things in, when life feels heavy, can be overwhelming or cause anxiety. Clients often tell me that exploring their feelings in the calm, supportive space I offer helps them find clarity and a greater understanding of who they are.

At your pace, we will work collaboratively with how you feel. Working with your feelings can bring a connection to parts of your life that have brought you here today; understanding these connections can help you moving forward with who you want to be.

I have specialist grief training and personal experience of the pain of losing a significant loved one. As a parent, I understand the delicate balance and stresses of family life and work whilst trying to hold it all together; helping you regain a sense of self in a world of overwhelm.

My therapeutic experience includes working with with anxiety, overwhelm, loss and bereavement, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, identity, family life and the challenges of twin dynamics. Through training and life experience I also offer support those facing the challenges of ADHD and Autism.  

I offer a calm, intuitive, reflective space for you to explore your emotions and feelings. Sessions are collaborative, and can be creative - led by what you bring.  Creative work could include listening to a significant piece of music, exploring poetry or use of art to express or unlock your emotional experiences.  

I am a fully qualified Gestalt therapist, with a MSc in Psychology.  As a member of BACP I work to their ethical framework and adhere to guidelines around supervision and my own continuing professional development (CPD).  

I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, honesty and respect; with strong values of confidentiality and empathy for your lived experiences.  

I believe that relationships, experiences and moments in life,  shape who we become and can hold enormous insight into how you may feel in your here and now. 

Together, we can begin to understand those connections and gently shift the patterns that no longer serve you.

It’s important for you to feel comfortable with your therapist. To help with this, I offer a free introductory session, by telephone or video call, lasting around 30 minutes.

This introductory session gives you the chance to see what therapy sessions with me would be like, and is a gentle introduction to how I work. During this initial session, I will explain how I work and what the process will be.  

If you feel the fit is right, we will meet either in-person in my St Albans therapy room, or online using Google Meets.  

Sessions last 50 minutes.  Weekly sessions are preferred though I have some flexibility to offer fortnightly sessions.