Shirley Springer

My working hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and I have availability between 9.00am - 7.00pm. 

I am passionate about working with clients who may be struggling or feeling stuck and in need of support to help them work through life's challenges. My aim is to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients where you can explore the issues you are struggling with, and your feelings about the way they affect you. 

I have over 30 years' experience of working in the charity advice sector supporting clients on issues of social justice and personal wellbeing. My counselling experience includes working with adults and young people on a range of issues including anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression, low-esteem and lack of confidence, relationships, sexual abuse, stress, trauma (including past and childhood trauma), and issues at work.

As an integrative and holistic therapist, I accept you as a whole being including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects, where appropriate.  I believe in working in a personalised way, tailoring the therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether this is around past traumas or wanting to focus on future goals, this is your own journey. In our sessions together, respecting your individual experiences, I will encourage you to explore your own beliefs, thoughts, feelings and values with the goal of you becoming more self-aware and empowered to achieve the personal development you are striving for.

I am here to support you on your journey.

I work in private practice and as a member of BACP, I adhere to their ethical framework and code of practice. This ensures I am working professionally and with best practice. 

I offer short-term counselling as well as long-term therapy, seeing clients both face-to-face and online. The face-to-face sessions take place in comfortable, accessible premises in Milton Keynes city centre which is convenient for travel links and there is also parking available.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call where we can have a brief chat about the therapeutic process and the commitment involved. 

Following this, there is an online assessment session at a cost of £25.00. During the assessment we will cover essential topics such as confidentiality and your availability. It is also an opportunity for me to answer any questions you might have. 

After this, we can arrange for future counselling sessions if you feel we would make a good fit.