Sue Shortt

Life can feel difficult or overwhelming at times and I understand that taking the step to contact a counsellor can feel daunting - it takes courage to ask for help. I am warm empathic counsellor with a decade of experience who can offer you the space to reflect and explore issues that are troubling you, in a calm environment. This can help to clarify and make sense of your thoughts and feelings and make choices about how you would like to move forward.

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Profile

sueshortt.counselling.online

Phone

07426939240

Email

kingfisherchester@gmail.com

Website

www.kingfisherchester.co.uk

About me and my practice

At Kingfisher Counselling Chester I provide the opportunity for you to explore any difficulties you are experiencing in your life in a welcoming, non-judgemental, safe and confidential environment. We can work via Zoom or over the telephone.

My training is in the Person-centred counselling model. This is based on the belief that each of us has the resources to flourish and that the therapeutic environment of a counselling relationship can encourage this process to take place. It is very much a collaborative process, where we work together to help you find your way forward, and is not about you being judged or told what you should do.

Experience

I have worked in a variety of settings, gaining a broad range of experience. These include a GP surgery, two hospices where I worked with patients, carers and bereaved clients, and an inner city counselling charity where I provided general and workplace support counselling. I have also worked with Breast Cancer Care supporting women following a diagnosis of breast cancer. I have run my private practice alongside these for the last 8 years.

Examples of the kind of client issues I have experience of include depression, anxiety, bereavement, childhood abuse and trauma, work-related stress, low self-esteem, identity and relationships, health conditions, being a carer.

Whilst my practice is very much person-centred, I have also completed short courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and elements from these approaches can be integrated into our work if appropriate. I also hold a Certificate in Couples and Relationship Counselling from Macclesfield Counselling and Training Centre, and whilst I am currently working with individuals only, this training helps to inform my work around relationships.

Qualifications

MA Clinical Counselling (Distinction)- University of Chester
Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor
CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision - Yorkshire Counselling Training
BSc Hons Psychology

Professional Membership

MBACP (Accred.)

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Initial Consultation

I offer an initial session for £25. This gives us the opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling, what I can offer and whether we feel we would like to work together.

Fees

£25 initial 50 minute session
£50 per 50 minute session

When I Work

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Therapeutic Approach

Humanistic

Video Platforms

Zoom

Pronouns

She/Her

Area

Cheshire

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