Sheffield Central Counselling

09/02/2026

A different kind of Valentines gift to support your relationship!

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