Roisin Toolan
Hello, I’m Roisin (pronounced Ro-sheen). I’m a counsellor in Sheffield. I really believe in the power of talking therapy/counselling, and how working through feelings in the presence of someone else can help us to make changes and feel more solid about ourselves and our place in the world. Coming to counselling takes courage. Sometimes we don’t know why we are feeling low in self esteem, triggered or why life lacks meaning. Counselling therapy can help you find hidden parts of yourself and help you to integrate these so that you feel more whole.
I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I use different modalities to tailor the therapy to what the client brings. I draw on different perspectives in my work, often using techniques from Attachment based Therapy, Compassion Focused therapy, CBT, Relational therapy, Gestalt therapy and Mindfulness. I believe that the past has an impact on who we are today, so part of our work together will be exploring this. I also think it’s important to reflect on the ways we talk to ourselves – what can our thoughts reveal about how we think of ourselves? Finally, I believe it’s important to notice how the therapeutic relationship plays out between us in ‘the here and now’- as this can be telling in terms of mirroring patterns which may erupt for you outside the therapeutic space. I will help you notice what is going on for you physically and emotionally, in order to collaborate with you and support you in the therapeutic relationship.
People come to counselling for a variety of different reasons – from seeking clarity about a specific decision, or feeling overwhelmed, to needing a space to work through grief and loss. Whatever your reason is, I am here to support you and to be a safe space on your journey. I believe in rights for all, and am a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have availability on Tuesdays at The Practice Rooms in Sheffield, and I work during the day, within the hours of 9 – 4.30pm. I offer an initial free 25mins phone call, and sessions are £60 per hour.
