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Shirley Songhurst

Counsellor, MBACP (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Stanton Stanton Bury Saint Edmunds IP31
Are you often weighed down with feelings of anxiety? Whether as a result of mental health issues, bereavement, work/social/family environment or all of the above? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next? Are you giving too much to others? Perhaps anxiety and past memories are stopping you from living the life you want to lead. You deserve to enjoy your life, which is why I specialise in supporting people with stress, anxiety and CPTSD. Contact me now to see how counselling can help you to overcome these difficult times in life.
I am an integrative counsellor and believe in working collaboratively to build an understanding of your difficulties. We can make a plan as to how we can address them together.
A good therapeutic relationship is essential and finding the right therapist for you is one of the most important decisions you will make when seeking support. This is why I offer a free initial 15 min appointment so together we can decide if I am the best person to support you. Email me now to arrange a free initial call.
Call or Shirley Songhurst now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01359 307909

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Stanton

Stanton

Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 map

01359 307909

Bury Saint Edmunds IP32

My website
I have availability most weekdays and evenings and also Saturday mornings and offer face to face sessions in a cosy air conditioned cabin.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bereavement and Relationship Issues 
£50 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 01359 307909
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Stanton

Stanton

Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 map

01359 307909

Bury Saint Edmunds IP32

My website
I have availability most weekdays and evenings and also Saturday mornings and offer face to face sessions in a cosy air conditioned cabin.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bereavement and Relationship Issues 
£50 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £50

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Paypal

Insurance

  • Health Assured
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Shirley Songhurst
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • BA Hons Integrative Counselling, 1st Class
  • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from Counselling Academy EMDR 1 & 2 / 2025
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I have recently trained in EMDR to add this to my work that I do to support clients with trauma, overwhelming emotions and anxiety.
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01359 307909
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I have recently trained in EMDR to add this to my work that I do to support clients with trauma, overwhelming emotions and anxiety.
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01359 307909

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Life Transitions
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01359 307909
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Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01359 307909

3 Endorsements

Seeds of Change Counselling- Kim Edwards
Seeds of Change Counselling- Kim Edwards
CounsellorMBACP
As a colleague of Shirley’s, I feel that she is naturally warm and friendly and puts you instantly at ease. Shirley is very down to earth and works therapeutically with empathy and compassion and has helped many on their therapeutic journey.
Laura Miller
Laura Miller
CounsellorBACP
My name is Laura and I am a full Qualified Integrative Therapist. I have known Shirley for 6 years in a professional manner. Shirley is a dedicated to he client work and is truly born to be a Therapist. She is kind and instantly makes people feel at ease.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Transactional Analysis
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Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 01359 307909
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Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 01359 307909

Location

Primary Location

Stanton

Stanton

Bury Saint Edmunds IP31

01359 307909

Additional Location

Bury Saint Edmunds IP32

01359 307909
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I have availability most weekdays and evenings and also Saturday mornings and offer face to face sessions in a cosy air conditioned cabin.
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01359 307909
"
I have availability most weekdays and evenings and also Saturday mornings and offer face to face sessions in a cosy air conditioned cabin.
Photo of Shirley Songhurst, Counsellor, MBACP
Shirley Songhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01359 307909