Shirley Springer

I see clients across the week and also in the evenings, and I currently have availability for both online and in-person appointments.

I am passionate about working with clients who may be struggling or feeling stuck, and in need of support to help them work through life’s challenges. 

My aim is to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients where you can explore the issues you are struggling with, and your feelings about the way they affect you. I believe in working in a personalised way, tailoring the therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether this is around past traumas or wanting to focus on future goals, this is your own journey.

I have over 30 years' experience of working in the charity advice sector, supporting clients on issues of social justice and personal well-being. 

I work with a number of local community counselling services, and also in private practice. My counselling experience includes working with adults and young people on a range of issues including anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression, low-esteem, relationships, sexual abuse, stress, trauma, and work issues. I see clients of all faiths and none, and those who may be struggling with questions around purpose, meaning and spirituality. I work to provide a safe space for you to explore these questions.

As an integrative and holistic therapist, I accept you as a whole being, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects, where appropriate. 

I often use a range of therapy approaches, which helps with understanding how your current feelings, behaviour and impulses are shaped by your past experiences and your unconscious mind; whilst tapping into your own resources and the possible support available to you, that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you have choices. 

In our sessions together, respecting your individual experiences, I will encourage you to explore your own beliefs, thoughts, feelings and values. We will work collaboratively through the issues affecting you with the goal of you becoming more self-aware and empowered to achieve the personal development you are striving for. 

I offer short-term counselling as well as long-term therapy, and I see clients online from across the UK, as well as face-to-face from comfortable, accessible premises in Milton Keynes city centre which is convenient for both local and commuter travel links, and where parking is also available.

I believe in inclusivity and that therapy services should be as accessible as possible. I therefore offer a limited number of concessionary rates based on income. 

As a registered member of Â鶹ԭ´´, I adhere to their ethical framework and code of practice to ensure I am working professionally and with best practice.  

I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call where we can have a brief chat about the therapeutic process and the commitment involved. 

Following this, there is a preliminary online session, during which I will ask some questions to help me learn a bit more about you, what brings you to therapy, and what you are hoping to gain. It is also an opportunity for me to answer any questions you might have. To give you some idea of the way we will work, I cover some essential topics such as confidentiality, counselling fees, your availability, and next steps.  

After this, we can arrange for future counselling sessions if you feel we would make a good fit.