Sheila Burrowes , BACP

Sheila Burrowes is an integrated counsellor based in Surrey, United Kingdom, who works with both individuals and couples. She adopts a flexible, person-focused style that blends therapeutic techniques to match each client’s circumstances and pace, helping people explore what matters most to them and build practical ways to manage their concerns. Sheila has five years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating membership of a recognised professional body.

People come to Sheila for many reasons, whether they are facing general life challenges, searching for greater meaning, or struggling with specific issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, abuse, or trauma. She supports clients navigating changes in family life, parenting challenges, or the impact of loss and addiction, and she tailors sessions to the individual needs of each person or couple. The work focuses on understanding the problem in context and finding ways to move forward at a manageable pace.

Sheila believes in the value of conversation as a starting point for change, and she offers a compassionate, practical space to explore concerns and identify new directions. As the saying goes, 'A problem shared is a problem halved', and Sheila aims to help clients feel heard and supported as they address the issues affecting their quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Sheila integrates client-centered therapy, Imago relationship therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the person or couple leads the pace of change and explores their goals and feelings; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions. Imago relationship therapy concentrates on communication and understanding between partners, helping couples address patterns, repair connection, and work through relationship conflicts. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and build coping skills for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheila works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so the work remains relevant and manageable for each person or couple.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and integrate therapy into daily life without lengthy travel.