Sally Shanahan

Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck or questioning why we think, feel or respond in the ways that we do. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, therapy provides an opportunity to better understand your experiences, make sense of difficult emotions and find a way forward.

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I work with children, teenagers and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I also have a particular interest in supporting adults who continue to feel the effects of emotionally difficult childhood experiences, including feeling unheard, unsupported or never quite “good enough”. Together, we can begin to understand these patterns and work towards lasting change.

 

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a primary school teacher, then with secondary school students, giving me a strong understanding of children’s emotional development and the challenges they can experience both at school and at home. Therapy with children and young people is always adapted to the individual and may include talking, creative activities, games and play where appropriate.

 

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person’s individual needs. I believe that every person is unique, so therapy should be tailored to the individual rather than following one fixed way of working. Above all, I value building a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and accepted.

 

I hold an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People and a BA (Hons) in Education with Qualified Teacher Status. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its Ethical Framework.​

 

Website:

www.patchworkpathways.co.uk

With kind regards 

Sally Shanahan