Current OFFER - Reduced Individual Counselling Session - Down from £65 to £45
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Counselling Therapy at Beaches Counselling
'the wind beneath your wings'
About Me - Counselling is my passion
Sharon O'Connor BSc, QTS, MBACP, MNCPS Acc
I am a qualified therapeutic, integrative counsellor, adapting my approach to suit each individual. I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace, working together to find a way forward that feels right for you.
About Beaches Counselling
My Background
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent more than 25 years working across education, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), mental health, hospital and social care settings. I am a qualified teacher and have held senior roles within SEND, as well as being a foster carer.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with children, young people, adults, families, carers and other professionals - supporting people through challenging circumstances and advocating for those who may struggle to have their needs understood or their voices heard.
This experience has shaped the way I work as a counsellor. I understand that our emotional wellbeing doesn't exist in isolation; it can be affected by family life, education, relationships, caring responsibilities, neurodivergence, loss, work and the systems we sometimes have to navigate.
I bring that experience into my counselling practice while recognising that every person's story is different. My aim is to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported to find a way forward that feels right for you.
My Approach
I believe that feeling truly heard and understood can be life-changing. Using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma informed practice, along with techniques to calm the nervous system, I support individuals to overcome negative thought patterns and behaviors that do not serve them. I work toward an holistic approach to mental health, addressing both the mind and body.
Difference and Diversity
My work is shaped by extensive experience with children, young people and adults from diverse backgrounds with different abilities, with difference and diversity at the core of my practice. I have volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Care for more than three years and have also worked across hospitals, schools, and community-based support services.
Healing & growth doesn’t require perfection — it begins with showing up, just as you are.
Professional Accreditation - I am a registered member of the following professional bodies - As a registered member I am committed to working within established ethical frameworks. This includes maintaining confidentiality, engaging in regular supervision, and continuing professional development to ensure safe, effective and high-quality support.
