Sheila Burrowes , BACP

Sheila Burrowes is an integrated counsellor based in Surrey who works with both couples and individuals. She takes an individualised approach, selecting techniques from different therapeutic models to match each person's circumstances and pace of change. This flexible method is designed to respect where a person is at and to adapt as needs evolve.

People come to Sheila for many reasons, and she recognises that each situation is unique. She supports those who are struggling with life in general, seeking greater meaning or direction, or managing specific difficulties such as depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, bereavement, abuse, and trauma. Her practice focuses on listening, helping clients explore their experience, and working collaboratively to identify practical steps forward.

Sheila holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to professional standards. Her practice aims to create a compassionate, patient-centred space where individuals and couples can address the issues that matter to them and move toward clearer understanding and improved wellbeing.

Approaches Sheila Uses and What Online Therapy Offers

Sheila draws on client-centred therapy, which places the person at the heart of the process by offering empathetic listening and support to help clients explore their feelings and build self-understanding - this approach is helpful for depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also uses Imago relationship therapy when working with couples; this model focuses on improving communication, understanding patterns in relationships, and strengthening emotional connection, which is useful for addressing recurring conflicts and intimacy issues. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she may incorporate, teaching present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sheila works collaboratively with each person or couple to identify which methods feel most helpful given their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Sheila is offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during busy periods or travel, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.