- Person-centred focus
- Trauma informed care
- Workplace wellbeing
About Shirley-Anne
Shirley-Anne Bingham is a counsellor and coach with seven years' experience working full time in NHS and charity settings. She brings a person-centred, trauma-informed outlook and aims to make conversations straightforward and humane. Shirley-Anne focuses on what matters to each client and matches the pace to their needs.
Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also helps with career questions and coping with life changes such as divorce or major health concerns. Additional areas she works with include abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and workplace difficulties.
Shirley-Anne emphasises collaboration. Sessions are a chance to talk through what is happening, test new ways of coping and notice what helps. She checks in regularly so goals can shift as understanding grows.
People come to her for support with feelings of isolation, guilt or shame, and for finding more self-compassion and life purpose. She has practical experience supporting those affected by cancer, menopause and domestic abuse, and is familiar with neurodiversity.
Her approach is gentle and straightforward. Shirley-Anne aims to create a supportive space where people can explore problems without pressure. She invites prospective clients to begin with a short matching process and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Shirley-Anne uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the person's own priorities and pace; this helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings or major life changes. She also brings trauma-informed ways of working, which means she pays attention to past hurt and avoids rushing people through difficult memories.These approaches aim to be practical and collaborative. The therapist and client review what is helping and change direction if needed. Deciding on the best way to work together is part of the process and will be based on the client's goals and preferences.
If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the exact formats before booking as they are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue support when day-to-day routines shift. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose how to meet based on what will suit your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Shirley-Anne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and career concerns, plus life changes such as separation and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Shirley-Anne follows a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that emphasises collaboration and practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working full time as a counsellor in NHS and charity settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.