Sharon Griffin

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I hope I can be of help.

I have been delivering therapy since 2008; working in a variety of settings with all age groups; including 3 years within the NHS IAPT services.

I believe that we all face difficulty's and some sort of loss during our lives, it may be loss of a relationship, a loved one, a job, a lifestyle, health, or even a loss of our sense of self.

It was my own past difficulty's that bought be into the world of counselling, and it has become very much my passion to accompany others through their journey, to help reach recovery, wellbeing and personal growth.

My ongoing studies have given me the education and many theatrical approaches to work with; but its my own life experiences that truly underpins and enhances my practice with advanced empathy.

My approach has been developed over the years, and is as unique to each individual I see, I adapt the work I do to meet the individual needs of each client, with an eclectic approach; this meaning that no one is put in a box to fit one particular theory or approach, instead it's quiet the opposite, theory's, approaches and anything introduced is hand picked to fit clients needs.

I offer short term solution focused therapy, and longer term open ended therapy, dependent on need.

I believe we are a whole being and what impacts our mental health also effects us physically, and visa versa; given this I work with mind, body and spirit.

As part of the therapy I provide, I offer psychoeducation; this learning about and understanding mental health and well being, how our brain and body works and responds naturally to information, our experiences, environment and events.

I have specialised area training in trauma, childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, suicide prevention and bereavement.

My training/experience and practice.

Higher level 4 professional diploma in counselling.

Person centred counselling; Cognitive behavioural therapy, transactional analysis, Dialectical behavioural therapy ,Human givens, mindfulness practice, breathwork, guided imagery, spiritual awareness.

BACP accreditation.

Counselling supervision; accredited.

Trauma focused therapy.

Human givens rewind technique; an effective treatment for trauma and phobias.

I attend regular ongoing professional development courses, training and supervision to support my practice.

I have experience in volunteer, public and private sector; listed below.

Carers federation counselling, based in G.P surgery, and secondary schools.

ISAS counselling (incest and sexual abuse survivors)

CASY counselling , based in primary schools.

Insight healthcare IAPT services (NHS)

Therapy now (EAP)

Current.

Team member at SP Bespoke Wellbeing solutions.

Private practice.

I also have worked within a secure unit, this giving me vast experience with severe mental illness, self harm and suicide ideation.

Community work with elderly.

I currently run a very busy private practice offering Face to face appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays in Long Eaton, Nottingham.

Wednesday face to face appointments in Newark on trent. 

I am also available for online/telephone therapy Thursday and Fridays.

I also offer walk and talk sessions in Newark on Trent area.

I offer a free 30 minute introduction telephone or video call.

Please feel free to contact me on 07807552262.

Currently available for online /telephone  supervision. 

I work flexible hours 9am - 8pm and do my best to accommodate your  requested times. 

I have space available for supervision on Wednesday Thursday & Fridays.

My office space for any face to face work is based in Long Eaton, Nottingham on  Mondays & Tuesdays however available spaces are secured for client work only at this time.

I have been providing therapy since 2008 with both adults & children and have worked in a variety of settings; volunteer charity work, public & private sector, primary & secondary schools, G.P, EAP  & 3 years with NHS IAPT services. 

My therapeutic approach is eclectic offering a wide range of theory's. 

I am qualified in person centred, transactional analysis, CBT, DBT, Human givens, short term solution focused, somatic therapy & mindfulness. 

I have specialist area training in childhood sexual abuse, trauma , domestic abuse, prevention of suicide & suicide bereavement. 

Although I have dedicated so much of my time & energy to education & training, it is my own personal life experiences that truly underpin my practice, allowing me to meet clients and supervisees with a deep empathic understanding. 

Counselling is my passion in life and it's now a real privilege to be able supervise & support fellow counsellors on their journey. 

I currently run a busy private practice with a full client case load. 

I qualified level 5 supervision in 2020 and thoroughly enjoy this role, my training was with Professor Graham Cocking at Ridgeway college Lincoln. 

I put great enthesis on our working relationship; offering my authentic self firstly to support, mentor, give resources, guidance ,  and create a safe environment for your own work and reflection.

I offer all supervisees support outside of session time if needed and reduced rates for trainees in placement. 

As a supervisor I offer a working agreement that is open for you to add your own expectations and needs, the agreement is not fixed in time and can be amended / terminated at your request at any time. 

Support is available outside of supervision time and within my working hours. 

For supervisees I offer 60 /90 min sessions and am happy to felicitate peer supervision group. 

I offer a free 30 minute introduction call  where we can discuss your supervision needs, expectations and for any questions you may have.

Please feel free to contact me on 07807552262 .