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Shirley Rocks, BACP

Shirley Rocks is a counsellor who helps adults navigate difficult life moments.

About Shirley

Shirley Rocks is a counsellor who helps adults navigate difficult life moments. She writes plainly and listens carefully so people can talk at their own pace. Her style aims to reduce overwhelm and build steadier days.

Shirley trained in Ireland and has four years of professional experience. She has a background working with grief and bereavement through training with Cruse Bereavement and the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

That experience informs her work with loss, transition and strong emotions. Her practice is compassion focused and non-judgemental. Sessions typically centre on what matters most to the client, whether that is anxiety, trauma, sleep problems, addiction or low self-esteem.

She uses a blend of talking, practical exercises and reflective tools to help people make small changes that add up. Shirley also offers optional creative methods such as guided journaling and poetry. These tools are for people who find writing helps when words alone feel hard.

No prior writing ability is required and they are introduced gently as a supported option. In therapy she works collaboratively, tailoring each plan to a person’s needs and goals. The aim is increased self-understanding, greater emotional resilience and kinder self-talk.

Shirley accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally, and she conducts sessions in English.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	412210	August 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

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Practical therapy approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them. It focuses on clear values and small, doable steps to build a life that matters to the client. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. It can help people understand why they react a certain way and find kinder ways to connect with themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirley will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative process so adjustments can be made as you progress and learn what helps most.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls let you speak face to face, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and written reflections that can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different places and to choose the format that fits your routine and comfort.

Frequently asked

What issues does Shirley commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and self-esteem difficulties.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Shirley works in a compassionate, non-judgemental way that lets people speak at their own pace. She combines talking therapy with practical exercises and optional creative writing.

What is Shirley's background and experience?

She has four years of experience and trained with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and with Cruse Bereavement, which shaped her work with grief and loss.

What credentials and location are on record?

Shirley holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are used for online work?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Shirley?

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