Sally Shanahan
Children & Young People's Counsellor (BACP)
Phone:
07984 466809
Email:
Address:
Northampton Therapy Rooms, Quinton Rising Cottage, Northampton, NN7 2EF
Therapy:
Children & Young People, including Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, & Depression.
About Me
About Me
Hello, I’m Sally, a qualified and experienced counsellor offering therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults, in-person in Northamptonshire or online www.patchworkpathways.co.uk
At Patchwork Pathways, I provide a warm, supportive space where you or your young person can feel safe, understood, and accepted. I’m also a mum, so I truly understand the challenges children, teens, and families face, and the worries that come with watching someone you love struggle. Whether you’re a parent seeking help for your child, or a young adult looking for support yourself, therapy can help you explore what’s happening beneath the surface and find a sense of calm, confidence, and direction.
My approach is integrative and person-centred, drawing from CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and creative therapies. I adapt each session to suit the individual, using talk, play, art, or creative expression as needed. For those who’d like a little extra comfort, my gentle therapy dog Toffee is often part of sessions, offering a calm, reassuring presence.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a teacher, giving me a deep understanding of how emotions affect learning, relationships, and self-esteem. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People and am currently completing my Master’s degree in the same field.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory session (in person, online, or by phone) so you can ask questions and see whether I’m the right fit before starting therapy.
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What I Can Help With
Anxiety • Depression • Low self-esteem • Self-harm • Suicidal thoughts • Anger and emotional regulation • ADD/ADHD • Bereavement and loss • Family relationships • Friendships • School, college, or university stress • Exam pressure and perfectionism • School refusal • Bullying • Trauma and ACEs • Attachment issues • Identity and self-discovery • Gender and sexual identity • LGBTQ+ support • OCD • Eating or body image concerns • Relationship difficulties • Stress • Chronic illness • People-pleasing and burnout