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I am a humanistic counsellor, with 18 years of experience, I practice eclectically, and I work creatively with multiple mediums, I offer empathic support to allow clients to explore under the umbrella of a secure relationship their thoughts and feelings, helping them experience empowerment and control so they can gain autonomy, enabling them to discover a way to work through the challenges that affect their daily life. I am a registered member of BACP and work within their ethical guidelines
Professional experience
18yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Very supportive, kind and a good listener. Understanding and helping me through this time.
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I have been seeing Sheila Wassell for the last few months. To say that she is empathetic and caring is an understatement. I feel incredibly lucky to have her as a therapist. She has helped me during one of the most difficult times in my life, helped me grow, challenged my maladaptive views of myself, and been a continual support. I could not speak highly enough of her.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
I felt comfortable during sessions with Ms. Wassell. I was gently prompted to explore further the topics l brought up. She also gave plenty of tools to try out, for example anchoring activities.
Ms. Wassell was mindful of our time differences and offered to schedule sessions at a time other than that provided in the original schedule.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I've tried working with so many therapists for past few years, but therapy with Sheila is my best experience. She is so supportive, and kind, and just amazing person. Love our session so much that I couldn't even describe it with any words.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Simply an amazing and super experienced therapist
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Sheila is very knowledgable and has taught me lots about myself already after only a few sessions! she is very kind and caring I would reccomend her to anyone struggling to process childhood trauma or struggling with anxiety!
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Sheila's brilliant. She really helps me to drill down to the roots of my problems and helps me to identify what my issues are so that I can face them or reframe them. I've found my sessions with her extremely helpful, and to top it off she takes a genuine interest in her clients' lives and will check in with you if you've mentioned an activity you're doing that week.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Sheila is extremely professional and pleasant, full of great strategies and an all around lovely individual. Her knowledge and experience in a variety of fields allows her to create a highly personalized and efficient therapeutic experience. I love working with her!
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Sheila has been great for listening to my concerns and identifying areas I could work on. Highly recommend!
Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very kind and patient. She provides great tools for me to cope with my daily situations.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good listener and provides a lot of resources. Empathetic and knowledgeable, provides other perspectives and really helps detangle the brain. Love our sessions!
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sheila is very helpful and guided me with her expertise during my difficult time
Written on Jan 21, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Insightful and gentle. I have a lot of past and ongoing trauma and multiple diagnoses including autism and schizoaffective. Sheila helps make sense of it all and helps me work through it. It's a long path of imperfect healing for me and I'm so glad she's my therapist. Her "homework" is also very good so when I feel like progressing a little more quickly she helps me with developing emotional and mental resilience in my life and with others. There is rarely any situation too heavy or serious that we can't figure it out in session. 10/10 recommendation. Thanks for all you do.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Sheila for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sheila is a great listener and provides insight without forcing it. She is relateable.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Sheila has been my light in the dark. She has given me the space and time to open up to 1) myself and 2) to her. I don't know where I'd be without her guidance and support! Thank you for everything Sheila :)
Written on Nov 12, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Sheila is absolutely wonderful! She has a very loving and supportive style. I highly recommend her those struggling with self doubt and life changes. I'm very thankful to have found her!
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Sheila is very empathic and helps me a lot to develope alternatives to my usual pattern. I feel safe to talk about everything and this is a big relief for me.
Written on Oct 15, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Sheila is very empathetic and understanding, I feel I can open up to Sheila and speak to her about any concerns I have, u have noticed a big difference in where I am now compared to where I was thanks to the way I deal with situations, highly recommended to anybody needing help
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She listens carefully before making any suggestions on how to approach problems and also tries to look forward on implication such an approach could have.
Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
It has been extremely helpful and healing to lean into Sheila's many years of experience. She is a great listener, reflects with me and offers perspectives and directions that help me to not just cope with situations but to transform , improve and reconnect with myself.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Kind, Sharp and professional.
Sheila does great effort making the most of her patient’s time and money, she has many practical tips and practices, and in the same time, knows when and how to involve them in a useful way, keeping herself open and listening to any needs that float to the surface.
I’d warmly recommend her, for both lighter and darker matters and difficulties.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
wonderful, at a time when I’ve been feeling totally hopeless and exhausted she has helped me to understand anxiety and to help set manageable goals & expectations for getting well again. She is very easy to talk to and her comprehension is terrific. I’ve had therapists in the past who completely miss the tone and only half listen which has led to further hurt and lack of trust . Sheila is different she is 100% present and really with me for my recovery.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Very comfortable to talk with, sensible and a good listener. Glad I was matched with her. I get the feeling she can adapt to any person. Super understanding, attentive, kind, professional. Not on a high horse, like some therapists. Sheila is down to earth and genuinely cares about her clients.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
So far I have only had one session with Shiela but I don’t think I’ve ever felt the level of warmth and kindness with any other working professional in the mental health sector before. Just in a single session she managed to identify my needs and a lot of personality traits linked to my previous trauma. For the first time in my life I feel I will be able to address my trauma and mental health in a positive and constructive way that will allow me to move forward in life.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and adhd
Sheila is very easy to talk to. I was worried I would feel awkward speaking to a stranger as it’s the first time I have tried counseling. Within a few minutes speaking I felt at ease. Sheila is a very good listener, she takes notes and seems to have a great passion for helping others. I am very grateful to have her helping me! Thank you Sheila!
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Sheila for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I worked with Sheila for a few months over a number of issues. Shiela is kind, non-judgmental, open and genuinely cares about her clients. She has helped me in so many ways, helping unpack and understand child trauma and current environmental trauma, while also giving me tools with how to cope and live with these triggers in the future. I would recommend Sheila 100% and will miss our talks!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Sheila for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sheila’s insights helped me to recognise some issues and to catch my behaviours quicker. I really enjoyed the sessions and appreciated her kindness & wisdom!
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Sheila for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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