Sunshine Goodfellow, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship support
- Practical coping skills
About Sunshine Goodfellow
Sunshine Goodfellow is a UK-based therapist with 13 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through challenging life moments. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating and addiction issues, grief, intimacy and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, body image, codependency, and domestic violence.
Her practice blends thoughtful reflection with practical daily practices designed to promote balance, presence, and reconnection with the self. Sunshine describes her approach as integrative and relational - she trusts that clients are the experts of their own lives and aims to walk alongside them, helping to draw out inner resources and personal insight. She works in a client-centered way while also drawing on attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral ideas to address both emotional patterns and everyday coping skills.
Sunshine trained at Anglia Ruskin University and completed postgraduate study in Art and Play Therapy at the University of Cambridge. She has also contributed to her community as a school governor and youth leader, experiences that inform her understanding of families and developmental needs. Registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows its ethical framework and strives to create an inclusive, culturally sensitive space where people from diverse backgrounds feel seen and respected. She accepts new clients, including those based internationally, and offers therapy through a range of remote formats to fit different needs.
Her practice blends thoughtful reflection with practical daily practices designed to promote balance, presence, and reconnection with the self. Sunshine describes her approach as integrative and relational - she trusts that clients are the experts of their own lives and aims to walk alongside them, helping to draw out inner resources and personal insight. She works in a client-centered way while also drawing on attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral ideas to address both emotional patterns and everyday coping skills.
Sunshine trained at Anglia Ruskin University and completed postgraduate study in Art and Play Therapy at the University of Cambridge. She has also contributed to her community as a school governor and youth leader, experiences that inform her understanding of families and developmental needs. Registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows its ethical framework and strives to create an inclusive, culturally sensitive space where people from diverse backgrounds feel seen and respected. She accepts new clients, including those based internationally, and offers therapy through a range of remote formats to fit different needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sunshine Goodfellow have?
Sunshine Goodfellow has 13 years of experience.
Is Sunshine Goodfellow a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sunshine Goodfellow provide therapy?
Sunshine provides therapy in English.
Where is Sunshine Goodfellow located?
Sunshine is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sunshine Goodfellow as my therapist?
You can work with Sunshine Goodfellow through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sunshine Goodfellow work with international clients?
Yes, Sunshine Goodfellow works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sunshine Goodfellow 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, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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.
How Sunshine's approaches translate to online therapy
Sunshine integrates several well-established approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current emotional responses - it helps people understand and shift repeating dynamics in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist's empathic presence and non-directive support, giving clients space to explore their feelings and find their own solutions - this approach is helpful for building self-understanding and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and other concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sunshine works collaboratively with each person to decide what combination of methods will best meet their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques to suit individual needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy with Sunshine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexible options to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to continue therapy through life’s transitions while maintaining consistent, ongoing support.
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