Sheila Burrowes, BACP

Sheila Burrowes is an integrated counsellor based in Surrey who works with both individuals and couples, tailoring therapeutic techniques to fit each person or relationship. She combines a range of approaches and adapts the pace of work to match what feels manageable for the individual, helping people explore their experience and find practical ways forward.

Sheila supports clients facing a wide variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, low self esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to related areas such as ageing and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, co-morbidity, control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, substance problems, isolation or loneliness, and the complex feelings that follow divorce, infidelity, or bereavement.

Working in a person-focused way, Sheila values listening and collaboration, helping people make meaning of their difficulties and identify steps that feel doable. She brings training in several clinical approaches and draws on those methods to suit the needs and goals of each client. Sheila is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her standing with a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Sheila offers support to both local and international clients in English, and provides therapy through a range of remote session types to accommodate different circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Sheila draws on client-centered therapy, Imago relationship therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to support people in different situations. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the person’s own experience guides the work - it helps with issues like low self esteem, anxiety, and decisions about life changes. Imago relationship therapy offers structured tools for couples to improve communication and understand the patterns that affect intimacy and conflict. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple practices to help notice thoughts and feelings with greater clarity, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sheila works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person or couple. Shetailors methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the pace and focus as the relationship develops.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and locations. These formats make it easier to access support from home or while travelling, and they can help accommodate clients who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins as well as those who need traditional session lengths.