Shirley Rocks, BACP
4 years in practice
Shirley Rocks is a counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and other painful seasons of life.
License and registration
- BACP
- 412210 · expires August 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
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About Shirley
Shirley Rocks is a counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and other painful seasons of life. She uses calm, straightforward language and a gentle manner to help people feel heard and make sense of what they are going through. Shirley holds a BACP credential and works with adults online from the United Kingdom.
Shirley draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings show up and affect relationships with self and others.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people notice patterns and choose actions that match their values. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a set formula. Her background includes training with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and with Cruse Bereavement, where she developed particular experience in grief and loss work.
That experience informs how she supports people after traumatic or sudden changes. Shirley offers optional creative tools such as guided poetry and journaling for people who find writing helpful. No prior writing experience is needed and any creative work is introduced gently during sessions.
She aims to help people build emotional resilience, clearer self-understanding, and kinder self-talk. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable. Shirley works in English and sees international clients by video, phone, chat or messaging.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shirley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Shirley names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Shirley’s approaches work online
Shirley often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people recognise and name strong feelings, and to understand how those feelings affect their sense of self and relations. This approach can be useful for sorting through grief, attachment wounds and intense emotional reactions.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that matter. ACT helps when anxiety or avoidance get in the way of everyday life by teaching practical ways to notice thoughts and act with purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirley discusses different ideas with each person and together they decide which methods fit best with the person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adaptable as needs change.
Online formats make regular contact easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or ongoing reflections between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy flexible and more accessible for varying schedules and needs.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Shirley commonly help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction, plus issues like self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Shirley uses a warm, non-judgemental approach that focuses on emotions and values. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to practical next steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of counselling experience and has trained with the Mid Ulster Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and Cruse Bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shirley holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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