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- Person-centred approach
- Trauma informed practice
- Coaching and counselling
About Shirley-Anne
Shirley-Anne Bingham is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life changes. Shirley-Anne draws on person-centred and trauma-informed ways of working and also practices coaching alongside counselling.
She has worked full time in NHS and charity settings. That background means she has supported people with anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, relationship breakdown and other common mental health challenges. She also has experience of trauma, chronic illness support (including cancer), neurodiversity, menopause, domestic abuse and workplace issues.
Sessions focus on what matters to the client right now. Shirley-Anne works collaboratively and checks in regularly about what is helping. Goals are reviewed and can change as understanding grows about personal patterns and triggers.
Practical topics she helps people with include abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties. She also addresses feelings of guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose and midlife challenges.
People can expect straightforward conversation and a mix of counselling and coaching depending on need. Shirley-Anne aims to make the work comfortable and relevant, with attention to what each person wants to focus on next.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Person-centred practice focuses on the client's priorities and experience. In a session this means conversations led by what matters to the person, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to build understanding. This approach suits people exploring feelings, decisions and personal values. Trauma-informed work pays attention to how past events affect current reactions. The counsellor moves at a pace the client finds manageable and notices patterns such as triggers or avoidance. This can help when working with anxiety, grief, or responses to difficult events. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shirley-Anne will discuss options with clients and adapt methods according to their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision-making happens during early sessions and is revisited as progress is made. If you want to use online sessions, check the current session options before booking because the original biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing health or caregiving demands. Registered or accredited professionals can combine counselling and coaching remotely, and Shirley-Anne will help decide how to structure sessions to suit daily life and therapeutic aims.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Shirley-Anne helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. She also works on related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach and is trauma informed, combining counselling and coaching methods. Work is collaborative and goals are reviewed regularly.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working full time as a therapist in NHS and charity settings. That includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, bereavement and relationship breakdown.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.