About Me
My name is Cheryl Squire
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist that provides in-person psychotherapy services in York, North Yorkshire or online psychotherapy services across the UK.
I am an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and I have a Masters in Psychotherapy.
I work one-to-one with adults aged 18 and over who are struggling with experiencing emotionally difficulties and want to feel more at ease so that they can live a fulfilled life.
I work with those aged 18 and over who feel alone and that no one understands them. I am here to help if you are struggling with feeling sad, frustrated, stressed or unable to cope and what something to be different.
I have experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy for York Mind, Victim Support and in private practice. I also have over twenty years’ experience as a nurse working in NHS and local authority organisations with a focus on healthy lifestyles. I have eight years’ experience as a qualified corporate coach working with workplace difficulties, career development and improving health.
I am committed to offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds in a supportive and non-discriminatory manner. My pronouns are she/her.
What does this range of experience mean to you?
​I have worked with people for almost 30 years, and I am able to provide a space that feels calm and safe. You will feel listened to and understood.
As an ex-nurse, you can talk to me about health issues without feeling that you need to explain the condition or the medical process. I have experience of working with chronic conditions in a hospital and community setting. I also have public health experience that focuses on prevention and better management of health. I have experience working in sexual health, maternal health, obesity and healthy living, and infectious diseases such as hepatitis.
How can I help you?
I can support you with a range of issues that include:
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Relationship difficulties
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Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed
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Feeling sad, low or numb
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Feeling worthless
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Having low self confidence
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Experiencing loss or bereavement
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Experiences of trauma
I can help you to make sense of what is happening in your life right now.
Get in touch to learn more.
Integrative relational counselling and psychotherapy
As an integrative relational counsellor and psychotherapist, I believe that our past relationships influence how we think and feel today. This can influence how we see ourselves and how we are in the world. We might notice this in others when they have unwritten rules or expectations.
Relational psychotherapy focuses on the importance of relationships in understanding and healing distress. I work by listening to you and your experiences. I aim to understand you and your perspectives. During our sessions, I will pay attention to how our relationship develops and how we interact. By doing this we may gain insights into your interactions outside of our sessions. This approach helps to develop your self-awareness and your ability to connect with others. We will work together to create meaning and understanding, or to identify changes that could enhance your well-being.
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Integrative psychotherapy is a holistic approach that combines various therapeutic techniques and theories to address the unique needs of each client. I work by integrating cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies in a relational way. This allows a flexible approach that promotes personal growth and healing, while enabling you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a supportive environment. Ultimately, integrative relational counselling and psychotherapy seeks to empower you to lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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In our sessions, I work by being aware of all the different ways our mind and body adapt to survive. This means that I will encourage developing an awareness of what happens in your body or what you want to do in response to emotional pain. Sometimes we may disconnect from our bodies during times of distress or overwhelm. This is normal and a clever way our bodies have adapted to survive physical and emotional pain. Sometimes this means we may not want to talk about or feel our emotions due to not wanting to feel overwhelmed or a fear of getting stuck in that deep, dark hole. Together, we will explore your experiences in a way that feels trusting and safe.
Qualifications
MA Psychotherapy
Certificate Online and Telephone Counselling
Certificate Health Coaching
ILM 5 Coaching & Mentoring
MSc Health Education & Health Promotion
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies
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I have attended a variety of professional development courses that include: working with the body (working with sensations and the felt experience, developing resources to support the body, the polyvagal theory), working with attachment, working with shame, therapeutic writing, working with bereavement and loss including pregnancy and infant loss, and offering compassion focused approaches.
Book a Session
Regus Tower Court
Oakdale Road
Clifton Moor
York
YO30 4XL
07928 648966
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