Shirley Hesketh

Monday and Thursday (Online) 

Tuesday and Wednesday (f2f available)

Currently full until September 2024

I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor (BACP) and EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Association, UK). I also employ clinical hypnotherapy when appropriate within my integrated framework.

I offer therapy to individuals aged 18 and above and have worked with a broad range of issues. 

My Integrative approach is relational and collaborative, working with you toward your desired goals. 

I work from a practice room in central Kendal and online. 

I offer a free telephone call (usually 15-30 minutes), to provide the opportunity to discuss your needs and answer any immediate questions you have.  You are welcome to take some thinking time before booking a first session.

During the first session, I will ask you provide some background to your situation, to explore your key hopes and goals and I may ask you some questions to discern how best to proceed.  

I currently offer f2f sessions on a Tuesday or Wednesday 

I currently offer online sessions on Mondays and Thursdays.

My Supervision practice brings experience from my clinical work as a qualified and accredited (BACP) Integrative Counsellor (PGDIP & MSc in Integrative Counselling, Bristol University) also working with EMDR (Accredited with EMDR Association, UK) and clinical hypnotherapy.  

I am experienced and qualified to offer students and qualified professionals supervision and currently offer both f2f and online options.

I have experience of working in various roles including hospice and palliative care settings, cancer charities, with first responders, mental health settings, GP practices and private practice.  I have also worked as a Counselling Co-ordinator and as a Visiting Lecturer which provides awareness of trainee needs. 

I co-ordinate an EMDR peer group for qualified and practicing EMDR therapists in Lancashire and Cumbria. 

Prior to working in therapeutic settings, I worked in academia in the field of neuroendocrinology and stress-based research which adds a flavour to my approach. 

Supervision provides an opportunity to reflect on and discuss varied aspects of your professional practice and development. 

I take a collaborative relational approach and predominately work with both an Integrative Developmental Model (Stoltenberg and McNeil) and The Seven-Eyed Model (Hawkin and Shohet).

My approach is aligned with trainees and qualified professionals who work with Integrative, Pluralistic, Humanistic and Person-Centred Approaches. 

My current fees for qualified supervisees are £70 for 60 minutes or £85 for 90 minutes.

For students, I offer supervision on a fortnightly basis.  I offer 60 minute sessions each fortnight at £50per hour.  

I offer the opportunity for a free phone call prior to booking a paid session.  This provides the opportunity to discuss your needs before proceeding.