Sharon Parke

I currently have availability on weekday evenings.  If you are working full-time and want sessions outside of working hours then I can negotiate a suitable time in the evening for you.  I usually start my practice at 6pm each evening.  I do not offer face to face sessions other than for local clients whereby I can blend online with a once monthly walk and talk session, weather permitting.

I also provide concessionary rates for student counsellors at £35 per session.

I am an experienced, qualified and registered Person-Centred Counsellor with additional training in Emotional Freedom Techniques. I have worked across a whole spectrum of issues with clients which has assisted my own professional growth over the past 20 years. These topics cover common mental health issues, marital challenges, bereavement, trauma and work-based concerns.

I have also acquired specialist knowledge and experience in several areas. For example, I have over a decade of experience in domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence. I have supported clients to find peace within this trauma.

Additionally, I have supported clients who are culturally diverse especially in work-based settings and the subsequent psychological impact of trauma associated with racism. I provide a safe place for you to find belonging and acceptance in the counselling setting.

We must acknowledge that life throws its curveballs and it is normal to feel overwhelmed during these periods. Sometimes we can become stuck within these challenges, and this is where counselling can help you to move through it at a pace that is comfortable to you.

As we begin this journey together, I will listen to your struggles and support you to gain some perspective by offering a safe space to explore your feelings so that we can find techniques to manage these to enable you to live the best version of you.

My first session is usually 1 hour long to encompass an assessment and goal setting. I offer 50-minute sessions thereafter and can use person-centred approaches or a solution focused model, based on goal setting for short-term sessions.

Use of online counselling brings no difference to outcomes so take the first step, and reach out.

My sessions are delivered via online teams or telephone counselling, text or email which means that geographical distance brings no challenges.  I am unable to offer in person sessions but for clients local to me I can blend online or telephone counselling with a once monthly walk and talk session, weather permitting.

Sessions are 50 minutes long although allow 1 hour for your first session so that assessment/risk assessment can be completed and you can ask any questions, set goals prior to beginning the counselling process.

Rates are £50 per session - there is a charge for missed sessions without 24 hour notice of cancellation.

I offer a variety of long or short term sessions, or single sessions to suit client need 

Concessionary rates for student counsellors at £35 per session

I offer a 15 minute telephone consultation for free so that you can get to know a little more about me.  This will help you to determine if my therapeutic style aligns with what you want to achieve from therapy.

First session is 1 hour to allow for assessment/risk assessment, goal setting and an opportunity for you to ask any questions prior to beginning the counselling process.

I do not offer in person counselling but do offer, online via teams, email, text messaging or telephone.  The majority of clients I have use these means to access support.  I do offer a blend of online with a walk and talk session once monthly for clients who live in my geographical area.