Shirley Patterson, BACP
Shirley Patterson is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and life changes.
- Grief
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
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About Shirley
Shirley Patterson is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and life changes. She offers patient listening and a non-judgemental space so clients can talk about what matters to them. Shirley works one to one and aims to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward.
Shirley is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She brings six years of experience to her practice and focuses on straightforward, person-centred work.
Background and approach
That means sessions are shaped around the client’s priorities and pace rather than a fixed agenda. In a session Shirley gives time to listen and reflects back what she hears. She checks understanding and helps people name their feelings.
Conversations aim to build clarity about next steps, whether that is managing a recent loss, rebuilding confidence, or making a career decision. Her style is calm and respectful. Shirley encourages people to explore options and find their own solutions.
She sees therapy as a partnership where the client leads and the counsellor supports. Shirley aims to make emotional difficulties easier to handle by breaking problems down into manageable steps. She helps people develop coping ways that fit their life and goals.
If someone wants support to change how they feel day to day, she offers steady, person-centred guidance.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384311 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Shirley works with
Everything Shirley lists, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
Approaches Shirley lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirley will explore goals, preferences and practical needs together with each person. That collaborative process helps decide how to shape sessions and which methods will best support the client’s aims.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits the day. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to fit counselling around busy schedules and to reflect in writing between live conversations. These options offer flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy going around work, caring commitments or travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Shirley commonly address?
She works with grief, low self-esteem, career worries, depression, coping with life changes and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that lets the client lead sessions while she listens, reflects and helps people find their own solutions.
How much practice experience does she have?
Shirley has six years of experience working as a counsellor.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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