Sheffield Central Counselling

03/02/2026

Meet our new associate counsellors! Heather Schofield is an integrative counsellor with experience supporting people with relationship issues, bereavement, chronic illness, childhood neglect, spirituality and the arts, low self esteem, isolation, anxiety, depression, and work related stress.

Heather says: "The beauty of counselling is that it provides a confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, difficulties, values, hopes, and ambitions. I offer a welcoming and relaxed space where we work with whatever you bring in a respectful and non- judgemental environment. My clients have discovered more about themselves, improved their self care, made significant changes due to self reflection, and have received support through challenging times."

Heather is offering face to face and remote sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can book an appointment with her directly via our website.

03/02/2026

Meet our new associate counsellors ! Keeley Mountford is an integrative psychotherapist working with individuals and couples.

Keeley says: "Whether you’re facing a specific difficulty, past trauma, or have a quieter sense that you want life to feel different, I would be glad to support you. I have experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional, relational, and identity-related challenges, and I am committed to offering a safe, affirming space for you, whatever you’re hoping to explore in therapy."

Keeley is offering remote sessions on Monday evenings and face to face sessions on Friday daytimes. You can book an appointment with her directly via the website.

28/01/2026

Reasons to try couples counselling in 2026...
1. Couples often feel a great sense of relief to be able to share the details of their relationship struggles with a trained counsellor who "gets it" and will not judge them.
2. The counsellor will help you make sense of the negative cycle you have fallen into, helping you to "see the wood from the trees" and find an alternative way forward.
3. When both partners are willing to make changes real progress can be made on improving your relationship.

Please don't wait until things are at crisis point. Start the journey today towards a more satisfying and supportive relationship.

Feedback from one of our couples:

“The counselling has allowed myself and my partner to have some really tough, honest conversations that we haven’t been able to have before. We understand each other a lot better, we trust each other more and it feels like we are on the same page again. In some ways it feels as if we are closer now than we were before despite everything that led up to us having counselling.

The discussions we had during our sessions have allowed us to pinpoint where things started to go wrong for us and also remind us of why we were attracted to each other in the first place. This has meant we have been able to discuss and come up with solutions to our problems and establish the foundations of a better relationship going forward. I now feel much more positive about the future of our relationship and I am confident and optimistic that this process of reconciliation will have a positive outcome.”

19/01/2026

Everyone knows Blue Monday isn't "real" - just a marketing ploy! But this cold, gloomy, foggy weather isn't exactly helping me feel joyful! We may need to dig deeper to find the joy in January....

It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.

15/01/2026

I am now a Certified Discernment Counsellor! I have now completed the online training twice - the original course and the new version of the course which I completed in 2025. I have now guided 20 couples through the discernment process so I felt it was time to complete the final steps to become Certified. I love working with couples in this way and have learned so much about how to support couples who are on the brink of divorce.

15/01/2026

13/01/2026

Is the cost of couples counselling a barrier to getting help?
We offer low cost couples counselling for people on a low income and NHS staff. We currently have space with Tremyane Galloway on Friday evenings. Sessions cost £30. Message us or email info@sheffieldcentralcounselling.co.uk to arrange an assessment phone call.

08/01/2026

I love Charlie Mackesy's work - beautiful pictures with kind, carefully chosen words alongside make a big emotional impact! Here's his new year greeting! Be gentle with yourself this January.

Hello. Happy new year to you.

06/01/2026

New in 2026 - Compassionate Therapy for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB) with our associate counsellor Nicola Harpin.

Do you ever feel afraid of your own sexual thoughts or actions — as if they’ve taken on a life of their own? Perhaps you’ve promised yourself “never again”, only to find yourself repeating the same behaviour, followed by waves of shame, anxiety, or self-blame. You may be frightened of what your behaviour means about you, or worried about how it might affect your relationships, work, or sense of self.

You are not broken. What you’re experiencing can be understood — and it can change.

CSB often emerges as a way of coping with difficult emotions such as loneliness, fear, trauma, or inner emptiness. Over time, the behaviour can begin to feel compulsive or even frightening, leaving you feeling powerless and isolated. In therapy, we create a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to begin making sense of these patterns — gently exploring not just what you do, but why you do it, and what your behaviour might be trying to communicate or soothe.

Together, we’ll work to:

· Understand the emotional roots of your behaviours

· Explore the fears and shame that keep you stuck

· Develop tools to manage urges and anxiety

· Reconnect with your capacity for intimacy, safety, and self-respect

My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapies. I believe healing begins when we can approach our most difficult experiences with curiosity rather than judgement — when we dare to understand the parts of ourselves, we’ve learned to fear or hide.

If you feel frightened or confused by your behaviour, reaching out can be the first step towards clarity, calm, and genuine change.

Email Nicola info@sheffieldcentralcounselling.co.uk to arrange an assessment phone call.

05/01/2026

We're back in the office today! Love this picture!

That first Monday of January kind of feeling! 😴

Link in the comments to a special January treat for you 👇👇

📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

05/01/2026

Happy New Year Sheffield! This article makes a lot of sense! An alternative approach to new year's resolutions.

Stop stressing about self‑improvement or waiting until you’re on top of everything. This year give yourself permission to prioritise pleasure

18/12/2025

Throwback Thursday! Here are my tips for a stress free Christmas. Written in 2016 but still relevant! (photo - Christmas tree festival at Sheffield Cathedral)

Are you looking forward to a long break from work, time with extended family, gift giving and festive food? Even for those of us who love Christmas it can be stressful for so many different reasons. Time stuck inside for several days with an agenda of “having a good time” with family members who don’t all get together very often can put pressure on even the best relationships. For many Christmas is a particularly painful time of year, a time when the absence of family members who have died or left is felt keenly, a time when the things we find hardest in our relationships are most apparent. Here are some very simple ideas for reducing stress this Christmas.

1. Don’t expect too much.
Advertising around Christmas unhelpfully leads us to think we are all aiming to have “The Best Christmas Ever” and that if we just manage to get the right gift or organise the menu to perfection we will hit the jackpot. Remind yourself that however hard Christmas is, it’s all over in a few days and you will get through it.

2. Focus down.
Ask yourself what is the one thing I am hoping for this Christmas – what is it that you value most about the time – if having time off work is the best part then think about how you can make the most of the time to do what helps YOU to relax and return to work refreshed. If you value spending time with family try and let go of the pressure to buy the right gifts – focus instead on what you can give of yourself – your attention, love and care to those family members - which is of far more value.

3. Get out of the house whatever the weather!
Try to get some fresh air every day during the Christmas period even if it’s just a walk round the local park. Connecting with nature and taking some exercise can help reduce stress while being stuck indoors contributes to frustration and irritation with others.

4. Do something relaxing.
Whether you are spending Christmas alone or with others make sure you carve out some time to do what you really enjoy, whether that’s going to the cinema, reading a novel or playing sport. If you are a parent it’s natural to be very focused on the children at Christmas. Make sure you also find space for quality time with your partner and on your own.

We wish you a peaceful and restful Christmas and trust that whatever happens, you’ll get through it!