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Sheila Rose, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem

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Sheila Rose is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety and issues related to LGBT identity. Sheila also supports those dealing with relationship challenges, trauma and low self-esteem.

She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She listens carefully and tailors conversations to what each person needs. Sessions focus on small, practical steps that feel manageable and build confidence over time.

Background and approach

Sheila has experience supporting people coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and sexual assault and abuse. She also helps with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation and problems that follow divorce or separation. Other areas she works on include abandonment, avoidant personality traits, narcissism, and questions about life purpose.

People seeking help for gender dysphoria, issues connected to being LGBT, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm or difficulties with self-love and forgiveness can find a supportive space. Sheila adapts the pace to the individual, offering gentler or more focused work depending on need. Her approach is collaborative: she and the client agree goals and try methods that suit them.

Conversations are plain and direct, with time set aside to practise skills between sessions. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to manage daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sheila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach involves structured conversations that help identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This can help people who have panic attacks, persistent worrying or seasonal low moods.

Another approach centres on working through trauma and distressing experiences at a pace that feels manageable. This involves creating safety in sessions, naming difficult memories, and practising coping skills to reduce overwhelm. It is often used for post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and other trauma-related issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Sheila will discuss different ways of working and choose methods together based on the person's goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve, and the therapist keeps the client involved in decisions.

Online therapy offers flexible options to fit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when looking for closeness and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or want brief, ongoing support between sessions.

What kinds of concerns does Sheila help with?

Sheila works with stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She also supports people with trauma, sexual assault and issues linked to self-esteem and self-harm.

How does she approach therapy and sessions?

Sheila listens and then tailors conversations and goals to each person. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and skills that can be tried between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Sheila has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice covers a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What credential does Sheila hold and where is she based?

Sheila holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats can sessions take?

Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Sheila?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues

Also listed

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sheila Rose, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety