Shirley Rocks
Gentle, practical therapy for emotional overwhelm
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About Shirley
Shirley Rocks offers calm, compassionate support for adults feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or difficult life changes. She creates a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly and move at a pace that feels right for them. Shirley's style is gentle and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more understood.
Shirley trained with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and with Cruse Bereavement, giving her a solid grounding in grief and loss work.
Background and approach
She uses a compassion-focused outlook and adapts sessions to what each person needs. That might mean talking things through, learning simple practices to manage anxiety, or trying short writing exercises. She blends talking therapy with optional creative tools such as guided journaling and poetry.
These techniques are offered for people who find writing helps them name emotions and make sense of painful memories. No prior writing experience is required and exercises are introduced gently. Over four years of practice Shirley has supported people with grief, addiction, sleep problems, low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm.
She also works with issues around attachment, body image, relationship communication and workplace stress. Her approach aims to build self-understanding, resilience and kinder self-talk. Sessions are shaped around individual goals and strengths.
Shirley focuses on helping each person find clearer direction and practical ways to cope day to day.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 412210
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Shirley's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Shirley works with
Everything Shirley lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Shirley lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Shirley works online
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Shirley will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may combine talking, practical exercises and optional guided writing to see what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. It can also let people use guided journaling between sessions as an ongoing tool for reflection and practise.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Shirley focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, sleep and self-esteem issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassion-focused and client-centred, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space and practical approaches tailored to individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
Shirley has four years of counselling experience working with adults through loss, emotional overwhelm and related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds BACP registration and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Shirley accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shirley?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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