Business Details
27 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in London NW7
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the counselling profession, I have supported individuals, couples, families, and groups through life's most challenging moments. My career began as a therapeutic radiographer at a London teaching hospital, where I developed a unique ability to bridge clinical diagnoses with compassionate patient support during critical times. This foundation led me to pursue extensive counselling training, culminating in senior roles at Relate and as Director of Services for a national cancer support charity. As a Senior Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a Relate Certified Counsellor, I specialise in creating safe, confidential spaces for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions.My practice in Mill Hill, London, combines accessibility with wheelchair-friendly facilities, offering flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends. I provide both face-to-face and remote sessions via Skype or telephone, with fees ranging from 55-75 for individuals and 60-80 for couples. My expertise extends to supporting those affected by cancer, bereavement, relationship challenges, and life-changing circumstances, informed by specialist training and my experience supervising professional counsellors. I maintain strict professional standards while offering concessions for those with financial constraints, ensuring counselling remains accessible to all who need it.
Services
Individual counselling
Couple therapy
Family sessions
Group therapy
Cancer support
Bereavement counselling
Skype sessions
Telephone counselling
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical counselling experience across diverse settings
- Senior accreditation from British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Specialist training in cancer support and bereavement counselling
- Flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends
- Wheelchair-accessible practice with disabled toilet facilities
Associations and certifications
- MBACP
- Relate Certified Counsellor
What people say
Safe and supportive environment
Deep understanding of complex issues
Genuine compassionate approach
Significant positive impact
Professional expertise evident
Services
Individual counselling
Personalised therapeutic support for emotional challenges and life transitions. Sessions provide confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings with professional guidance. Ideal for clients seeking self-understanding and coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression or work-related stress.
Couple therapy
Specialised support for relationship challenges and communication difficulties. Helps partners develop understanding and resolve conflicts constructively. Particularly beneficial for couples facing life transitions, parenting issues or considering separation decisions.
Bereavement counselling
Compassionate guidance through the grieving process following loss. Addresses complex emotions and helps establish coping mechanisms. Designed for individuals struggling with adjustment after bereavement or significant life changes.
Cancer support
Specialist emotional support for cancer patients and their families. Addresses psychological impact of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Developed through decade-long involvement with national cancer charities and specialist training programs.
Group therapy
Structured group sessions for shared experiences and mutual support. Particularly effective for separation/divorce recovery and bereavement. Facilitated environment encourages connection while maintaining professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
People
Shirley Mitchell
Senior Accredited Counsellor
25+ years' experience in counselling, former therapeutic radiographer, Relate Certified Counsellor, BACP Senior Accredited member, and former Director of Services for national cancer charity.
Questions
What types of counselling do you offer?
I provide individual, couple and family counselling, plus specialist cancer support and bereavement counselling. Group sessions are available for specific needs like separation or bereavement.
Are sessions available outside regular hours?
Yes, I offer flexible appointments including weekday evenings and Sunday mornings to accommodate different schedules and commitments.
Is the practice accessible for disabled clients?
My Mill Hill practice has wheelchair-accessible facilities and disabled toilet amenities to ensure all clients can access services comfortably.
Do you offer remote counselling options?
Yes, I provide counselling via Skype or telephone for clients who cannot attend in person, maintaining the same professional standards and confidentiality.
What are your fee structures?
Individual sessions cost £55-75, couple sessions £60-80. Fees are discussed case-by-case for families and groups, with concessions available for those with financial constraints.
What qualifications do you hold?
I'm a Senior Accredited Member of BACP, Relate Certified Counsellor, with specialist cancer support training and 25+ years' experience in senior counselling roles.
