- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Poetry and journaling
About Shirley
Shirley Rocks is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction and sleep problems. Shirley also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, low self-esteem and the after-effects of trauma and abuse.
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. Sessions are conversational and practical. Shirley listens to what feels most difficult and helps people name emotions, notice patterns and try small changes that can feel manageable.
Her background includes training with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and with Cruse Bereavement. That experience informs the way she works with loss, transition and complicated grief. She uses straightforward tools drawn from client-centred practice as well as mindfulness-based techniques.
Shirley sometimes invites poetry and journaling into sessions for people who find writing helpful. No prior writing experience is needed and any creative work is optional and guided by the counsellor. This can be a route to express feelings that are hard to say aloud.
Sessions focus on developing clearer communication with oneself and others, understanding attachment patterns, and building everyday strategies for anxiety, panic and low mood. People can expect a calm, respectful approach that aims to make next steps more achievable.
How Shirley uses EFT and related approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name difficult emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them stuck. It is often used to understand attachment concerns and to change how people respond to one another when emotion runs high.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult feelings are present. It includes exercises to notice thoughts and choose behaviours that align with what matters to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shirley will work collaboratively to decide whether EFT, ACT or attachment-based ideas suit a client's goals and preferences. She adapts sessions to what a person wants to focus on and checks in about what is helping.
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit into a workday, reduce travel time and make shorter check-ins easier. Others prefer longer conversations that mirror in-person sessions. Shirley can discuss which arrangement best fits a client's routine and needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shirley help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, sleep problems and parenting stress. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, shame, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing patterns and trying practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Shirley has four years of counselling experience working with adults in the UK. Her background includes training with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and Cruse Bereavement.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted as noted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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