A Different Perspective Counselling
Photographs courtesy of Samuel Moffoot
A time and a space just for you....
When life changes, finding your way forward isn't always easy.
Hi, I'm Sheila
Sometimes life changes in ways we didn't expect. A bereavement, serious illness, the end of a relationship or ongoing stress can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain or simply not quite ourselves.
You may be managing to carry on with everyday life while finding that, underneath, things feel much more difficult. You don't have to work everything out before asking for support.
You may be here because...
You've lost someone important
Grief can affect every part of life, and it doesn't follow a timetable. You may be finding it difficult to adjust to life without someone you love, feeling isolated or unsure how to move forward.
You're living with illness or its impact
Illness can change much more than your physical health. You may be dealing with uncertainty, changes to your life or relationships, anxiety about the future or the emotional impact of treatment.
I have particular experience supporting people affected by breast cancer and life-limiting illness.
A relationship has ended or changed
The end of a relationship can bring loss, uncertainty and changes to the future you had imagined. You may be questioning yourself, struggling with confidence or finding it difficult to know what comes next.
You're struggling with anxiety, confidence or stress
Perhaps you're finding it difficult to switch off, constantly worrying or carrying the pressures of work and everyday life with you.
You may be questioning yourself, struggling to say no or feeling that your confidence has gradually been chipped away.
A space to talk
At A Different Perspective Counselling, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you.
As an experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor, I work with you as an individual, taking time to understand your experiences, thoughts and feelings rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach. Counselling can give you the opportunity to slow things down, make sense of what you're experiencing and explore what might help you move forward. You don't need to know exactly what you need before you begin.
My Experience
I have extensive experience in bereavement and loss alongside supporting people affected by life limiting illness in particular women living with both primary and metastatic breast cancer.
My approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative. I won't tell you what you should think or how you should feel. Instead, I will work alongside you to explore what matters to you and what you would like to understand or change.
Counselling in Solihull and online
I offer one-to-one counselling in person in Solihull or online, depending on your circumstances and preferences.
You don't have to pretend you're okay.
If something you've read here feels familiar, you are welcome to get in touch.
You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to say.
We can have an initial conversation about what has brought you to counselling and what you're looking for, and you can decide whether working together feels right for you.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions are available either face to face and online using Google Meet. I am BUPA Registered
Face to face sessions take place in my new therapy room in Solihull. Easily accessible from the
M6 or M40, with parking outside or the A12 Bus route which stops outside
Solihull College and is a short walk to my counselling room. Solihull train station is a 15 minute walk.
How Long with therapy be?
The therapy can be short term (6 -12 sessions) or open ended and includes regular reviews
to ensure we are working in a way that is helpful for you.
I hope you will find the information on my website useful and I encourage you to take the
next step of enquiring about counselling with me by completing the contact box at
the bottom of this page.
