Shannon Walden- Lowe

Meet Our Practitioner

Welcome, I am Shannon, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (MNCPS Accred.) in Transactional Analysis with specialism in working with Trauma and with young people.  I offer a welcoming, confidential space working with individuals aged 14 and over at the Horam Healthcare Clinic.

My private practice The Space Between Counselling provides a space to explore what may be causing you difficulty, harm or distress in your daily life. There may be a space between where you are now and where you want to be. Over the past decade I have worked with people to achieve positive change in addiction issues, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationship issues, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, identity and self-esteem issues. 

My Approach: 

In Transactional Analysis we work to three core ideas:

• People are OK - this means that I will treat you with respect and compassion, at all times; even when it may be hard for you to find this within yourself.

• People can Think - this means that we work together, as partners - your voice will be heard and valued in the space we share. 

• People can Change -  this means that I see therapy as a change process - we are not fixed or stuck, even if it may feel like it sometimes. I will support you to achieve the growth and change you are looking for.

What can you expect during our initial telephone consultation?

A warm welcome! We will talk at a mutually convenient time and this initial consultation is for you to ask me any questions that are important for you to know before meeting me in person. I will also ask you a few questions about what you are looking for from therapy to check that I am the right counsellor for you at this time & explain a little about the therapy I offer. 

What can you expect from the first therapy session?

This is about us settling into the space together and really forming an idea of what it is you are looking for from me, as your therapist, and from therapy in general. I will ask you more questions than usual, to ensure I know enough about you to be able to work with you safely and ethically.

What is important to know about my work with Young People (aged under 18)?

Along with the above, I have a decade of experience in working with young people (aged 0 - 18) in various roles, with my primary experience being with adolescents (aged 14+). I am currently the Lead Practitioner for the counselling provision at Plumpton College (via As You Are Charity); completing all assessments and providing counselling to young people for 3 years. I hold a current DBS along with a Level 2 Safeguarding Certificate (updated April 2024). In my work with young people I endeavour to be inclusive of the parents/caregivers offering short review sessions every 6 weeks to check-in on therapy progress and any concerns. The first telephone call will be with you directly, and the young person if possible. 

Contact

If you would like more information on me, additional services offered or how I work please visit my website or contact me directly. You will receive a warm welcome.

Tel: 07908 690 211

Email: TheSpaceBetweenCounselling@gmail.com

Website: www.thespacebetweencounselling.co.uk