Shelley
“One good conversation can shift the direction of the change forever.”
Mental Health Academy:
Shelley is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist, who left her middle management corporate life to pursue her passion. She is invested in helping couples to overcome their unconscious blocks to achieving the relationship/intimacy and connection they crave.
She genuinely believes that nobody intentionally sabotages their relationships or wishes to cause harm to those they love. So if that is your experience, rather than feeling like a failure, (if you choose) it can be an opportunity to grow and develop the skills needed to improve the quality of your relationship.
<ol> <li>Connection</li> <li>Non-judgement</li> <li>Wisdom</li> </ol>
Over 12 years in private practice.
Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. They bring us immense joy, love, and support, but they can also be a source of frustration and confusion. That’s where I come in!
I’m passionate about relationship counselling because I truly believe every couple has the potential to build a strong, fulfilling connection. I find it incredibly rewarding to witness couples rediscover the love and respect they have for each other, and develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges together.
Here’s what gets me excited about my work:
Seeing the “aha” moments: There’s nothing quite like the look on a couple’s face when they finally understand each other’s perspective. It’s a powerful turning point that allows them to move forward with empathy and compassion.
Empowering couples to communicate effectively: Communication is the bedrock of any relationship. I love helping couples learn to express themselves clearly and listen openly, fostering a deeper connection.
Witnessing growth and resilience: Life throws curveballs, and relationships are no exception. I find it inspiring to see couples work through difficulties, emerge stronger, and create a more resilient partnership.
To call it work doesn’t feel right because it simply makes my heart sing to partner with clients to create the relationships they deserve.
A couple who have been together for 12 years. They had separated many times, each time seeking out counselling and managing to remain together. However they kept arriving at a crisis point, convincing them that time apart was the only answer.
In our sessions we identified where their communication was breaking down, providing a safe space for both of them to share how they felt unheard and misunderstood. I helped them to identify and understand the behaviours they had unconsciously adopted, which although protected themselves within the relationship, had made it difficult, if at times impossible, to resolve conflict.
They realised the damage it was doing to their ability to achieve true intimacy. This helped them rediscover the values, hopes and dreams that they shared, allowing them to rediscover the ‘in love’ feelings of their relationship, so that separation no longer seemed the only option. With the unintentional barriers removed, they were able to transform their relationship to one in which they were both equally invested in.
Within 3 months of working together, they had arrived at a level of intimacy and quality communication which they had never experienced before in their relationship. They expressed how they finally felt heard and understood by each other.
Enter your appointment details below, including your preferred therapist, location, and availability.
