Sharon Hopkirk
Practitioner Counselling Psychologist
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards - Soren Kierkegaard
Welcome
I am a seasoned Practitioner Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC ( PYL 044127) with a rich experience of over 23 years in private practice. I earned my masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Pretoria in 2001 and I have since dedicated my career to mental health and the well-being of all the clients I have worked with.
I have owned and run 3 private practices in Johannesburg and Franschhoek South Africa and I currently manage an online and virtual practice from West Sussex in England as a private practitioner. I have also worked in community settings offering my services to an NGO for 5 yrs, assisting underprivileged individuals and communities.
My work is guided by a profound belief in the healing, personality integration and transformation process of each individual, which I find deeply rewarding.
Living with my husband and two children emphasizes the importance of a balanced life, which greatly influences my approach to mental health, wellness, and healing.
Services
I offer services to adults conveniently online.
I specialize in assisting adults dealing with diverse emotional challenges and difficulties in life often triggered by unforeseeable life events, needing adjustment and healing.
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I believe in the inherent strength each person has to navigate their emotional challenges and I cultivate a therapeutic relationship that is adaptable to each individual’s personality.
My areas of specialisation and interest include:
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Anxiety and overwhelm
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Depression and low self-esteem
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Life transitions and adjustments
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High functioning burnout
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Loss and grief
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Divorce and relationship difficulties
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Trauma
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Personal growth
What To Expect
Clients seeking my help can expect to engage in sessions that are tailored to their unique challenges and personality. I use an integrative approach and draw on a range of theories appropriate for the problem at hand. These tend to include systemic and interactional psychology, trauma informed stabilisation treatment (TIST), narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Each session lasts a professional hour of 55 minutes, aiming at fostering a conducive environment for insight, personal growth, and healing.
Bookings and Sessions
Fees and sessions
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Sessions cost £120 and last 55 minutes.
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Reduced fees may be available for self-funders, subject to availability—please ask.
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Book an appointment
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I invite you to email me to book an appointment.
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You are welcome to book an initial free 20-minute no obligation conversation which is designed to help you ask numerous questions and to check the fit between yourself and me.
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Cancellation Policy:
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Cancelling within less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full session charge.
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This policy ensures availability for other clients.
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I look forward to meeting you.
Registrations
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HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council – United Kingdom Registration number PYL044127
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HPCSA - Health Professions Council South Africa – Registration number - PS 0071471
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BHF - Board of Healthcare Funders Southern Africa – Practice Number PR 0045500
Contact
Inquiries
For any inquiries or to request a booking, please call: +4478 510 72455 or fill out the following form
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