Counsellor profile
Sheila Rose, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Self-esteem work
About Sheila
Counsellor Sheila Rose is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Sheila also supports people dealing with confidence and motivation problems.
Sheila focuses on straightforward conversations. She listens to what matters most and helps people name the problems they face. Sessions look at practical patterns and everyday coping skills. The aim is to make tasks feel more manageable rather than to use jargon or complicated techniques.
Sheila has worked with people facing panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and long-term feelings of guilt and shame. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, avoidant personality traits, divorce and separation, and isolation or loneliness. Seasonal Affective Disorder and questions around gender dysphoria are included in her experience.
Her approach is person-centred in style and focused on collaboration. Conversations cover what is happening now, how it affects day-to-day life, and small practical steps forward. Sheila helps build confidence and clearer decision-making rather than promising quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow BACP practice standards. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Sheila works within evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem-solving and practical coping. One common approach she uses emphasises talking through current thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. This helps people spot triggers and try short, testable changes in daily routines.Another approach favours processing and stabilising after trauma and abuse. This method supports people to name difficult memories, reduce their impact on day-to-day life, and practise grounding strategies to manage strong feelings.
Finding which approach fits is part of the work. Sheila will discuss different methods with the person and decide together which suits their needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals like Sheila often use remote sessions to offer continuity of support when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Sheila commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also has experience with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred, conversational approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and build everyday coping strategies.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.