Sheila Rose, BACP
Sheila Rose is a counsellor with seven years of practice in the United Kingdom.
About Sheila
Sheila Rose is a counsellor with seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and she helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Sheila also provides support around trauma and abuse and LGBT issues.
She uses a respectful and compassionate approach in sessions. She talks with each person to understand what is happening for them now and what they hope to change.
Background and approach
She explains options and tailors the conversation and plan to fit individual needs. Sessions are grounded in practical, evidence-based techniques chosen to match the issue at hand. Sheila works with people on problems such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and self-harm.
She also offers support for issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation and finding life purpose. This includes help for those experiencing gender dysphoria and for people navigating divorce and separation. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.
She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly and be heard without judgement. Sheila emphasises small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. If someone is unsure what to expect, she encourages a short conversation to outline the first session and practical next steps.
She uses a tailored plan and adjusts it as work progresses, focusing on what helps the person move forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 411657 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sheila lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Sheila draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach uses structured exercises to manage anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching simple breathing and grounding tasks alongside short behavioural steps to reduce avoidance. This approach helps people handle sudden panic and reduce day-to-day worry.Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and its after-effects in manageable steps. It involves talking through distressing memories at a pace the person can manage, building coping strategies and reducing the intensity of upsetting reactions over time. This work aims to restore a sense of safety and control in everyday life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheila will talk with each person about their goals, explain the options in plain language and agree on a route forward together. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so the method stays aligned with the person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy gives practical access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits, phone sessions work well when a quieter call is preferred, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging helps keep progress on track between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sheila commonly help with?
Sheila supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and LGBT related issues. She also works with trauma and abuse and related problems such as panic, post-traumatic stress and sexual assault.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful and practical. She focuses on listening closely, explaining options plainly and creating a plan that fits individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Her work includes support for self-harm, isolation and life-purpose concerns.
Where is Sheila based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.