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Sheila Wassell, BACP

Sheila Wassell is a humanistic counsellor with 18 years of experience.

About Sheila

Sheila Wassell is a humanistic counsellor with 18 years of experience. She practises eclectically and uses a range of approaches to meet different needs. Sheila works with people who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and life changes.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Sheila aims to make sessions a place where people can speak openly about difficult feelings. She uses creative methods and different therapeutic styles to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters in day-to-day life and on small steps that can make things easier. Her work often explores attachment and relationships, and she draws on trauma-focused ideas when appropriate. Cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused approaches are used alongside client-centred ways of working.

The mix depends on what an individual needs and wants to try. Sheila also supports people with practical concerns such as sleep, eating, work stress and parenting strain. She pays attention to how long-term health conditions, grief or addiction can affect mood and routine.

Sessions aim to help people build routines that support better functioning. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client. Sheila encourages people to set realistic goals and to test small changes between meetings.

She follows the ethical guidelines of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom. People can expect a direct but warm style, with an emphasis on understanding personal history and on developing daily strategies for coping and wellbeing.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	85031	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sheila lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
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 counselling
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

Ways of working Sheila names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-focused therapy looks at how past distressing events affect feelings and behaviour now. In online sessions this can involve careful pacing, stabilisation work and practical exercises to manage overwhelming reactions.

Attachment-based therapy pays attention to patterns in relationships and how early care shapes current connections. Used online, it helps people notice relationship habits and try different ways of relating in day-to-day life.

Client-centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship and listening closely to the person in front of the counsellor. Online sessions use that same listening and reflection to help clients feel heard and to guide their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sheila will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and changes can be made as therapy progresses.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow visual connection and a fuller sense of interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins or times when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to pace contact across the week. These options help people access regular sessions without long travel or taking large blocks of time away from other responsibilities.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sheila help with?

Sheila helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as addiction, grief, self-esteem and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sheila practises eclectically from a humanistic base and uses creative methods. Sessions are collaborative and focus on understanding feelings and testing small changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sheila has 18 years of experience working as a counsellor and has developed an approach that draws on several therapeutic methods.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sheila offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.