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Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
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Stepping Stones Psychology

Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP (she, her)

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Sheffield S7
Let's Connect 0114 478 2307
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You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying therapy before. Perhaps you're carrying pain from past experiences or struggling to feel connected in the present. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. With specialist training in trauma, attachment, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Reparenting, I can help you move towards deeper healing. I hold doctoral-level training and full BPS membership, ensuring safe, ethical and professional therapy service.
Sometimes, even after previous therapy, it can feel like something important hasn’t been reached. I offer a trauma-informed approach that gently supports deeper emotional work. Using various advanced and special trauma/attachment approaches, I facilitate clients safely explore their experiences, build inner security, and move toward lasting change and growth
Taking time to pause and reflect can feel daunting—but it can also open the door to deeper understanding, healing, and self-acceptance. Whether you're navigating recent challenges or carrying pain from the past, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where we can explore what’s brought you here and what might help you move forward
Take the first step to help. Call or Stepping Stones Psychology now - 0114 478 2307

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sheffield S7

0114 478 2307
Website
Experienced therapist (20 yrs) offering trauma-specialised therapy online & F2F. I offer a warm space to explore emotional struggles.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Developmental Disorders 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
A non-judgemental and safe space to help you understand and accept yourself; supporting you with your healing journey.
Stepping Stones Psychology
Let's Connect 0114 478 2307
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sheffield S7

0114 478 2307
Website
Experienced therapist (20 yrs) offering trauma-specialised therapy online & F2F. I offer a warm space to explore emotional struggles.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Developmental Disorders 
£60 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
A non-judgemental and safe space to help you understand and accept yourself; supporting you with your healing journey.
Stepping Stones Psychology

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60
  • Couple Sessions £75
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • APRIL UK
  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • CS Healthcare
  • Freedom Healthnet
  • General & Medical
  • Healix
  • Health Assured
  • Health-on-Line
  • National Assurance
  • Nuffield Health
  • Saga
  • The Exeter
  • Vitality
  • WPA
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I understand that therapy is an investment and am happy to work with you to keep it affordable. I do not wish for your difficult financial circumstances t be a barrier in accessing specialist trauma therapy services, incl. EMDR. I offer discount and sliding scale options.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307
"
I understand that therapy is an investment and am happy to work with you to keep it affordable. I do not wish for your difficult financial circumstances t be a barrier in accessing specialist trauma therapy services, incl. EMDR. I offer discount and sliding scale options.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (completed the training but not the thesis component), B.Sc Psychology (HONS), Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDR Europe Accredited Training and Child Trauma Therapy Centre EMDR with Children & Adolescents (CORE/Level 1 & 2) / 2018
  • Certificate from EMDR UK and Ireland / EMDR Academy EMDR Level 1, 2 and 3
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I completed full clinical training on a BPS-accredited Counselling Psychology doctorate, with extensive NHS placements. While I met all academic & clinical requirements, I did not submit the thesis. I also hold a Master's-level postgrad. diploma and specialist training in advanced trauma therapies.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307
"
I completed full clinical training on a BPS-accredited Counselling Psychology doctorate, with extensive NHS placements. While I met all academic & clinical requirements, I did not submit the thesis. I also hold a Master's-level postgrad. diploma and specialist training in advanced trauma therapies.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Developmental Disorders

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Attachment difficulties
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Therapeutic Parenting and Blocked Care
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
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I help with trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, and early life adversity. This includes complex trauma/CPTSD. Therapy may include EMDR, somatic therapy, and integrative approaches tailored to you. You can expect greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and long-term healing in a safe, supportive space.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307
"
I help with trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, and early life adversity. This includes complex trauma/CPTSD. Therapy may include EMDR, somatic therapy, and integrative approaches tailored to you. You can expect greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, and long-term healing in a safe, supportive space.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307

Endorsement

Sheffield Wellness Centre
Sheffield Wellness Centre
CounsellorMNCPS Acc.
Sharmi has been seeing clients from our therapy rooms for many years. She is very highly qualified and experienced and her help has been invaluable to many of the clients I have been able to pass on to her. Highly recommended

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Tamil and Danish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Tamil and Danish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I offer integrative, trauma-focused therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. My approach draws on CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DDP, and somatic therapies. Grounded in doctoral-level training and 20 years' experience across NHS and private sectors, I specialise in complex trauma and attachment.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307
"
I offer integrative, trauma-focused therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. My approach draws on CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DDP, and somatic therapies. Grounded in doctoral-level training and 20 years' experience across NHS and private sectors, I specialise in complex trauma and attachment.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
or call with questions - 0114 478 2307

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Sheffield S7

0114 478 2307

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Postcodes

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Experienced therapist (20 yrs) offering trauma-specialised therapy online & F2F. I offer a warm space to explore emotional struggles.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0114 478 2307
"
Experienced therapist (20 yrs) offering trauma-specialised therapy online & F2F. I offer a warm space to explore emotional struggles.
Photo of Sharmi Gowri Kriszyk - Stepping Stones Psychology, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Stepping Stones Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0114 478 2307