Sheena Jones (my pronouns are She/her)

I am a professional, accredited counsellor, with a Masters' Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a long-standing interest in health and well-being and work within a person-centred framework where building a trusting, open relationship is crucial. I offer clients a safe, confidential and warm space to enable them to reflect on and discuss the challenges they bring in an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. As an integrative counsellor, I am qualified to practice within a variety of counselling approaches and this enables me to adapt my therapy to suit the needs of the individual. I enjoy working creatively and I use a range of resources to support and enable clients to explore and express themselves in ways that feel okay for them. Before becoming a counsellor, I planned and delivered therapy services for many years within health and social care as a Hcpc-registered Occupational Therapist (OT). I feel my background and many years of experience have enabled me to develop genuine empathy, compassion and understanding of the needs of individuals of all ages. 

I have a special interest in counselling with children and young people and work as a school counsellor alongside my own private practice with both children and young people and adults. I also appreciate the importance of quality, safety and legal dimensions within practice. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling Society and work to their professional code of conduct and ethics. I am conversant with and apply the principles of relevant policy and legislation including the Mental Capacity, Mental Health, Human Rights and Children Acts, alongside safeguarding policies and procedures and guidelines within my practice on a day-to-day basis. 

I find that my life and work experiences, which have sometimes involved dealing with crises, enable me to remain composed in potentially difficult situations. I also feel that they also help me to create and maintain a safe, therapeutic, calm and nurturing space. 

I recognise the importance of continuous professional development and enjoy research and study as well as learning through experience and reflection. I also engage in regular supervision which enables me to reflect on and use my clinical experiences to enhance my learning and to gain further insight into the experiences of clients, alongside acquiring new knowledge and skills and gaining a greater degree of self-awareness. I adapted my practice during the pandemic and started working online, having done the appropriate training to support this change. I now have many hours of experience in working remotely. Outside my counselling role I enjoy baking, gardening and am an umpire for the local hockey academy.