Sheila Wassell , BACP

Sheila Wassell is a humanistic counsellor with 18 years of practice, offering a warm and creative approach to emotional support. She works eclectically, drawing on multiple therapeutic methods and using a variety of creative media to help people explore their thoughts and feelings in a way that suits them.

Sheila provides empathic, nonjudgmental support within the framework of a trusting therapeutic relationship, inviting reflection on thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Her goal is to help people experience greater empowerment and a sense of control so they can build autonomy and find practical ways to manage the issues that affect everyday life.

Sheila is a registered member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works in line with their ethical guidelines. Her practice emphasises collaboration, respect, and creative exploration to support individuals as they work through personal challenges and make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sheila draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, person-focused space where the client leads the pace and direction of work; this approach is helpful for people who need a supportive environment to explore personal values, identity, and everyday challenges.

Attachment-based therapy informs her work with relationships and emotional patterns, focusing on how early bonds shape coping and connection; it can be useful for addressing difficulties with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment issues.

Sheila will work collaboratively with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches fits best, taking into account the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process and is adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - Sheila provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual when working with licensed professionals and therapists.