Shirley Rocks, BACP
Shirley Rocks offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +10 more
About Shirley
Shirley Rocks offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or difficult life changes. She writes simply and listens closely, helping people notice what matters and make small changes that reduce distress. Shirley is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, and she works with adults who need a steady, compassionate presence.
Shirley uses a compassionate counselling style that aims to make talking easier.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to suit the individual and often focus on what is happening now, how it is affecting daily life, and what can be done next. She also brings creative options like guided poetry and journaling for people who find writing helps them express feelings.
Her background includes training with bereavement services, where she developed experience supporting grief, loss and emotional transition. That experience informs sensitive work with bereavement, trauma and long-standing sadness. Over four years she has supported people with anxiety, panic, sleep problems, addictions and low self-esteem.
Therapy with Shirley draws on several practical approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and commit to meaningful actions. Attachment-informed ideas look at how relationships shape responses to stress.
Emotionally-Focused and client-centred ways of working keep the conversation warm and focused on the person in front of her. Sessions can cover parenting strain, workplace pressures, body image and relationship concerns, as well as hidden issues such as shame, guilt or isolation. Shirley aims to help people build emotional resilience, clearer boundaries and kinder self-talk, step by step.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 412210 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Shirley works with
Everything Shirley lists, 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shirley will discuss different ways of working and help decide what fits the client’s goals, preferences and current situation. That choice is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a quieter option is needed, live chat can be a brief check-in, and messaging works for short reflections between sessions. These options allow people to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Shirley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as issues like addictions, sleep and eating concerns. Additional focuses include self-esteem, parenting strain, workplace problems and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Shirley uses a compassionate, person-centred approach that is warm and paced to the individual. She can include creative tools such as guided poetry and journaling when helpful.
What training and experience does she have?
Shirley trained with bereavement services and a regional counselling association and has four years of practice supporting adults through grief, anxiety and life transition.
Where is Shirley based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Shirley?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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