Stepping Stones Psychology

General information

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Stepping Stones Psychology is a private, independent and registered practice offering confidential psychological services in Sheffield, South Yorkshire (England, United Kingdom). My name is Sharmi and I am a psychologist and integrative practitioner with over 10 years’ experience of working within the mental health field. I will be providing a safe place where you can explore any difficulties you may be experiencing and where I will place high value on a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship. The services I offer are individual therapy (adult therapy or therapy for children and young people), family therapy, couple therapy, group therapy, online therapy, parent-child therapy, and consultation services.

I am trained within the discipline of Counselling Psychology which means that my practice of psychology will be ground in humanistic values. This involves working with the individual’s frame of reference - seeing the client's problems from the client’s perspective and adapting treatment to the client's needs. Talking things through with a professional can often help bring some clarity at a time when you are struggling to make sense of how you are feeling. Spending this time to stop and reflect can offer new understandings and paths to move forward, enabling a deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself.

I am a psychologist trained to doctorate level which is the highest level within the profession. As a scientist-practitioner, I place great emphasis on psychological theories and recent scientific research; I am dedicated to using evidence-based practices to help you identify your strengths and move through difficult times. I have clinical experience of working within National Health Services (NHS) and private practice; I have worked on both a long and short term basis with clients with a wide range of complex mental health concerns. I enjoy working with all age groups and I am both experienced and qualified to work with adults, children, young people and families. I have been trained to work to guidelines laid down under the British Psychological Society (BPS), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Talking to someone about our difficulties, our deepest fears, our worries or distress, can generally be a daunting experience, and it is understandably more unnerving when it is with a complete stranger. In order to alleviate some of your apprehensions I have shared a little about myself on a seperate note called "Further Information about Stepping Stones Psychology". This note also provides information about my qualifications and clinical experiences, and is further expanded under the section "My Personal Philosophy" where I talk about my approach as a psychologist and my values. However, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

When seeking professional help in the form of therapy, clients often wonder what takes place in a session: You might have a specific therapeutic approach in mind that you would like to avoid; or you may have a preference for a particular method. My therapeutic work involves using an integrative approach. This is a therapeutic approach incorporating various elements from different psychological approaches. For further details about the therapeutic approaches I use in my practice, please visit my website or please contact me.

Fees vary depending on what type of psychological service you require. Rates for children & young people or those affected by financial issues are negotiable. For details please see the note called "Further Information about Stepping Stones Psychology".

Website: www.steppingstonepsychology.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteppingS_Psy

“The only difference between Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones is the way which we use them” ~ Unknown

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