About me
Curiosity at the heart of my work
I've always been curious about what makes people tick.
That curiosity is one of the things that first drew me towards counselling and psychotherapy and continues to shape my work today. I enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences, thoughts and behaviour patterns, particularly when those patterns feel confusing, frustrating or difficult to change. In my experience, greater understanding often creates new possibilities, choices and opportunities for meaningful change.
Alongside my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I also provide clinical supervision and private counselling tuition. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and over 10 years' experience teaching and tutoring on BACP and CPCAB accredited courses. I enjoy helping clients, students and supervisees make sense of complex ideas in ways that feel accessible, practical and relevant.
Sigal Shalev
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Counselling Tutor
Supporting meaningful change
One of the things that gives me greatest satisfaction is seeing people make changes that once felt impossible. Whether that involves setting a boundary, expressing an emotion, approaching a relationship differently, or simply understanding themselves with greater compassion, I remain hopeful about people's capacity for growth and change.
I have a particular interest in attachment theory (how our early relationships can influence the ways we relate to ourselves and others), emotional regulation (our ability to understand and manage our emotional responses), interpersonal neurobiology (how our brain, body and nervous system are influenced by relationships and human connection) and intergenerational patterns (emotional and behavioural patterns that may be repeated across generations).
For more about how I work, including my approach to curiosity, emotional regulation, protective parts and the therapeutic relationship, please visit the How I Work page.
Working together
I am a registered member of the BACP and UKCP and work in accordance with their ethical frameworks and professional standards.
Whether you are seeking counselling, supervision or tuition, I aim to offer a thoughtful, warm and collaborative environment where curiosity is encouraged, difficulties can be explored openly, and understanding can lead to greater choice, confidence and meaningful change.
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