Shirley Rocks, BACP
- Grief and bereavement support
- Guided poetry and journaling
- Compassion-focused therapy
About Shirley Rocks
Working from a compassion-focused stance, she offers a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can explore what is troubling them at their own pace. She supports individuals with grief and bereavement, addiction, sleep difficulties, anxiety, low self-confidence, and periods of emotional overwhelm, tailoring each therapeutic plan to the person's needs, strengths, and goals.
Shirley aims to help clients build greater self-understanding, emotional resilience, and a kinder relationship with themselves. Alongside traditional counselling, she offers poetry and journaling as optional therapeutic tools for those who find writing helpful; as a poet and writer she guides these practices with care and no prior writing experience is required.
She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings warmth, sensitivity, and compassion to the work of supporting people toward clarity and meaningful change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shirley Rocks have?
Shirley Rocks has 4 years of experience.
Is Shirley Rocks a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Shirley Rocks provide therapy?
Shirley Rocks provides therapy in English.
Where is Shirley Rocks located?
Shirley Rocks is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Shirley Rocks as my therapist?
You can work with Shirley Rocks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shirley Rocks work with international clients?
Yes, Shirley Rocks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shirley Rocks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Shirley integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and to focus on actions that align with personal values - this approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and persistent unhelpful thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns formed in early life and how they affect current relationships and emotional responses, making it useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to support self-discovery and increased self-esteem.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Shirley works collaboratively with each person to determine what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and tools over time based on how the client responds and what they hope to achieve.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access registered professionals from different locations. These modes offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit more easily around work, family, and daily commitments while maintaining the same therapeutic focus and relationship-based work as in-person sessions.