Shirley-Anne Bingham , BACP

Shirley-Anne Bingham is a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor and coach who has worked full time for seven years across NHS and charity services. Her background combines practical experience in mainstream healthcare with dedicated support in community settings, giving her a broad perspective on common and complex mental health concerns.

She regularly supports people facing anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, major life changes and relationship breakdown. In addition, she has detailed knowledge of trauma, chronic illness support with particular experience around cancer, neurodiversity, menopause, domestic abuse and workplace difficulties. Her approach draws on counselling and coaching techniques to help people make sense of their experiences and find workable strategies for day-to-day life.

Shirley-Anne aims to offer a calm, respectful space where the priorities are set by the individual seeking help. Work is collaborative and reflective - progress and goals are reviewed together so therapy can be adjusted as understanding deepens. She is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her practice focuses on practical, person-led support for stress, grief, self-esteem, career concerns and coping with life transitions, informed by an awareness of attachment and caregiver stress as well as issues such as guilt, isolation and sexuality.

Person-centred and Trauma-informed Care Delivered Online

Shirley-Anne uses a person-centred approach that focuses on understanding each individual’s perspective and building a respectful, empathetic relationship. This method helps people explore feelings such as anxiety, low self-esteem and grief in a way that honours their personal priorities and pace. Trauma-informed practice is also central to her work - this framework recognises the impact of traumatic experiences and emphasises safety, trust and collaboration while addressing issues like attachment difficulties, abuse and chronic illness support.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shirley-Anne works collaboratively to find what fits best. She reviews progress alongside the person receiving support, adapts goals as understanding grows and combines counselling and coaching skills to meet changing needs and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and allow sessions to be shaped around work, caregiving and other commitments while still focusing on meaningful, practical outcomes.