Shirley-Anne Bingham
Person-centred counsellor and coach
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About Shirley-Anne
Shirley-Anne Bingham is a counsellor with seven years' experience working full time in NHS and charity settings. She practises from a person-centred, trauma-informed stance and combines counselling with coaching to help people move forward. Shirley-Anne focuses on what matters most to each person and works at their pace.
She has supported people through anxiety, stress, bereavement and major life changes. She also brings experience of chronic illness support including cancer, menopause-related concerns, and workplace difficulties.
Background and approach
Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Shirley-Anne aims to build a welcoming space where people can talk honestly about what is hard. Sessions are collaborative - she helps clients set goals and regularly checks in on progress.
If something is not working, she and the client refocus the work together. Her way of working is practical and down-to-earth. Conversations explore everyday problems and coping strategies, while also making room for deeper past experiences when needed.
The coaching element can help with clearer next steps for career or life purpose questions. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. Over time clients gain a clearer sense of their needs, values and what helps them feel more resilient and self-compassionate.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 378466
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Shirley-Anne's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Shirley-Anne works with
Everything Shirley-Anne lists, in their own terms.
How Shirley-Anne works online
Trauma-informed practice means attention to past difficult experiences and how they affect current life. That way of working slows the pace when needed and checks in about what feels manageable, which can help with grief, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
The coach-style element sharpens practical steps and goal setting. For people dealing with career questions, life purpose or navigating a midlife change, this can turn insights into concrete next moves.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try ways of working together. Reviews happen regularly so the approach can be adjusted as understanding grows.
Session format options are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session types before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around daily life, avoid travel time and make it easier to schedule short check-ins. Others appreciate that different formats let them choose quieter or camera-free ways to connect depending on energy and practicalities.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Shirley-Anne specialise in?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes. Additional areas include chronic illness support, workplace issues, attachment and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred and trauma informed, with elements of coaching. Sessions are collaborative and she regularly reviews progress with each person.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years' full-time experience working within NHS and charity settings supporting a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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