THE BAREFOOT THERAPIST

I am a registered clinical counsellor with a rich and diverse range of influences. 

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I am trained in and greatly influenced by the work of Esther Perel, Terry Real and Gabor Mate - such important voices in the world of healthy and loving relationships. ​

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Qualifications

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I hold a Bachelors Degree in Counselling (B.Couns) and additional study in:

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• Couples Therapy

• Somatic (body) Psychotherapy

• ADHD & ASD specialisation

• Polyvagal Theory & Trauma

• Internal Family Systems

• Attachment theory

• Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry

• Narrative Therapy

• Yoga Psychotherapy​

• Sound Healing

• Qigong foundational training

• Family Constellations

• and more ongoing.

 

Special areas of interest are:

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• healthy relationships - including the one with ourselves

• empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP)

• neurodiversity in relationships (ADHD & ASD).

 

I identify as an Empath and a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). I am tuned into the world of individuals managing the intensity of these differences. I have an insatiable curiosity and identify very much with the archetypal Seeker. I have a life-long passion for the written word, music, animals and nature. I have a creative, collaborative and at times - warmly challenging - style of working. I want to ensure you experience personalised care and personal growth during our time together.

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I am immensely grateful to the years of my own therapy and self-discovery journey, for the resilience and gratitude for life it has provided me with.

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I so look forward to connecting with you.

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Sharlene