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title: "Herts Talking Therapy | Counselling in St Albans & Online"
description: "Person-centred counselling in St Albans and online with Sheelagh Shallcross. A warm space to explore anxiety, grief, relationships and more. MBACP registered."
url: https://www.hertstalkingtherapy.co.uk/
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# You don't have to keep carrying this alone

_Counselling & Psychotherapy in St Albans & Online_

Sometimes life leaves us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns we can't quite see our way out of. I offer a space to pause, explore, and gently find your way back to yourself.

## Your past holds the key to your present

I work in a humanistic, person-centred way - which means the focus is entirely on you. Not a checklist, not a formula. Just a thoughtful, unhurried space where you can begin to understand how your lived experiences have shaped the way you feel today.

Using Gestalt and person-centred approaches, sessions are collaborative and led by what you bring. There's no agenda other than helping you feel more like yourself.

### Areas I work with

- **Feeling lost or stuck** — When something feels off but you can't name it  -  this is a space to gently explore why.
- **Loss & Bereavement** — Bereavement, change, endings. Counselling can help you hold and process what's heavy.
- **Relationships & identity** — Patterns in how we connect with others often trace back to earlier in our lives.
- **Trauma & self-worth** — Working at your pace, with care and no judgment, to help you feel whole again.

## Sheelagh Shallcross — Counsellor & Psychotherapist  -  St Albans & Online

I am a BACP registered, fully qualified counsellor, with a masters degree in psychology.

My background in Gestalt therapy means I work in the here and how, whilst exploring how the past and lived experiences can shape responses and reactions to others and ourselves.  Sessions are collaborative, and can be creative - led by what you bring.  The focus is to help you feel more like yourself.

I offer a calm, intuitive, reflective space for you to explore your emotions and feelings.  My experience includes, loss and bereavement, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues and life overwhelm.  I place a high value on helping you regain a sense of self.

**Credentials:** MSc Psychology, Diploma in Counselling, BACP Registered Member

## What to expect

Starting therapy can feel daunting. Getting in touch is the first step.

1. **A free intro call** — A relaxed 20-minute conversation to ask questions, share what's bringing you here, and see if working together feels right. No pressure, no obligation.
2. **Your first session** — We explore what's on your mind, at your pace. I'll listen carefully and start to understand your story - past and present.
3. **Ongoing work, your way** — Sessions are weekly and can be short-term or longer-term  -  whatever fits your life and what you're working through. Always at your pace.

## Simple, transparent pricing

I believe the cost of therapy should be clear from the start - no surprises, no hidden extras.

- **Individual session:** £65 — 50 minutes, in-person or online

Sessions are weekly. Whether you're looking for short-term focused work or longer-term exploration, we'll find an approach that fits.

Your first introductory call will be 20 minutes long and is free - no obligation, just a chance to talk and see if we're a good fit.

> "Understanding where you've come from is one of the most powerful things you can do for where you're going."
>
> — Sheelagh Shallcross, Counsellor & Psychotherapist

## The first step is just a conversation

Book a free, no-obligation introductory call. There's no commitment, just a chance to talk.

[Get in touch today](https://www.hertstalkingtherapy.co.uk/contact/)

## Contact
- Phone: 07541 706 377
- Email: sheelagh@hertstalkingtherapy.co.uk
- The Attic, 16 Chequer Street, St Albans, Herts. AL1 3YD & Online