Sharon Riches

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS20-00540

Location: Soham, Ely

Reaching out for help can be hard but by doing so you should be proud of yourself!
I am a pluralistic counsellor which means that I have many tools in my toolbox to help people move forward in their lives.
My background is working within mental health for well over 20 years.
I am currently a counsellor for 2 different charities, 1 of which is a suicide awareness charity and the other a local mental health charity.
I am an empathetic person who ensures to listen to what people bring to the session. Due to my easy going nature I ensure to make sessions as relaxed as what I can.
I currently hold an enhanced DBS
I also offer a free 20 minute initial consultation, this is where we can have a chat either via the telephone or online video and see how we feel about working with each other.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Level 5 Diploma in counselling
  Level 4 diploma in child counselling
  Level 2 APT accredited DBT
  Level 2 APT accredited clinical supervision
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Adolescence
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Children / teenagers
  • Depression
  • Emotional issues
  • Exams
  • Family
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Young people and children