Sheila Burrowes, BACP
Narrative-informed counsellor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Sheila Burrowes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Sheila
Sheila Burrowes is a counsellor who uses Narrative approaches alongside other therapies to help people untangle difficult life issues. She works in a way that fits each person, matching methods to what they need and moving at a pace that feels right. Sheila treats every client as an individual.
She listens for the stories that shape how people see themselves and their relationships. From there she helps people separate problems from identity and find new ways to understand difficult events.
Background and approach
She integrates client-centred work to ensure sessions stay focused on the person's goals and experience. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with persistent anxiety, stress and low mood by building simple present-moment skills. Sheila also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that can affect relationships and self-esteem.
Imago relationship work is used when couples or partners want to improve understanding and rebuild connection. Her experience covers many common concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties, plus more specialised areas such as blended family issues, ageing and cancer-related challenges. Sessions are available in English and can be arranged online through video, phone, chat or messaging.
Clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and choosing times that suit them. Sheila works thoughtfully and collaboratively to find practical, manageable steps forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Sheila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sheila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheila directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How key approaches translate to online therapy
Sheila blends Narrative therapy, Client-Centred work and Mindfulness in ways that suit online formats. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their problems and helps separate identity from difficulties, which can be explored effectively in conversation whether on video or text. Client-Centred work emphasises the individual's experience and goals, so sessions centre on listening and reflecting to help people feel heard and understood. Mindfulness offers short, practical exercises to manage anxiety and stress that can be practised between sessions and guided during calls.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will discuss options with clients and decide together which methods feel most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process can be repeated and adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats provide practical benefits. Video calls are good for face-to-face dialogue and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing check-ins, or when people prefer written communication. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family commitments and different lifestyles, while keeping the focus on what will help the person move forward.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sheila help with?
Sheila supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sheila uses Narrative therapy alongside client-centred, mindfulness, psychodynamic and Imago approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Sheila has five years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life changes.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Sheila is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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