About Shirley
Shirley Patterson offers a calm, listening presence for people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression and major life changes. She introduces herself plainly and invites people to talk about what matters to them. Sessions are run one to one and shaped around the person sitting opposite her.
Shirley works using Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows the client’s lead during sessions. She helps people find their own solutions rather than directing them.
How Shirley works
Conversations focus on understanding feelings and building the confidence to manage day-to-day challenges. Her stated experience spans six years and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is the credential shown in her profile.
Shirley practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. In the room she aims to create a warm, respectful atmosphere where people can speak without judgement. She listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and checks in to make sure feelings are understood.
This style suits people who want time and space to think through difficult events. Shirley describes helping people who have been affected by one event after another and who find it harder to cope as a result. She also supports those facing career decisions and people trying to rebuild confidence after loss.
If someone is ready to start a change, she seeks to empower them to take the next steps.
Shirley lists one way of working on the entry:
What Shirley works with
The areas below are the ones Shirley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Client-centred care online and how it helps
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The approach involves listening closely, reflecting feelings and following what the client wants to talk about. It can help with grief, low self-esteem, depression and decisions about work by giving space to understand emotions and make choices.Shirley aims to work collaboratively to find the best fit of approach for each person. That means talking together about goals and adjusting how sessions run if a different pace or focus would help. The therapist will invite feedback and adapt methods to match the client’s needs and preferences as the work continues.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and reading body language. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options let people arrange support around work, caring responsibilities or travel without losing continuity of care.
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