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Sheila Wassell, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for life’s tough moments

18 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sheila

Sheila Wassell is a humanistic counsellor who has practised for 18 years. She is a BACP member, and she combines different therapeutic methods to suit each person. Sheila works with people who are struggling with everyday pressures, anxiety, grief, trauma and other life challenges.

She uses creative ways to help clients talk about difficult feelings and build more control over day-to-day life. Sheila meets people where they are and keeps things straightforward.

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Background and approach

She aims to create a trusting relationship so someone can safely look at upsetting thoughts and memories. Sessions are practical and focused on small steps that add up to change. Her background blends client-centred listening with approaches that address patterns of thinking and attachment.

This means conversations explore both feelings in the moment and the unhelpful habits that cause repeated stress. Sheila also brings mindfulness tools to help with anxiety, sleep and concentration. People turn to her for problems such as stress, phobias, depression, addiction and relationship concerns.

She also supports those coping with chronic illness, bereavement, parenting strain and work pressures. Her practice includes attention to issues like attachment, body image and dissociation. Sheila offers video, phone, live chat and text sessions for people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

To begin, a short questionnaire helps match a person to the right therapist and then sessions are scheduled according to availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sheila commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they feel heard and can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful routines.

Sheila also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This can help people who notice repeating relationship or trust difficulties. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist will discuss goals, try different methods and adapt the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers useful practical benefits. Video calls let people work face to face without travel. Phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support or when someone needs a more flexible option. These formats make it easier to fit work on wellbeing into busy lives and support steady progress across sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?
Sheila works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, grief and career problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is humanistic and client-centred with creative elements. Conversations are practical and focus on building everyday coping and emotional understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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