Integrative Psychotherapist & Creative Arts Counsellor in Suffolk & Essex
Sometimes we know exactly why we’re looking for therapy. Sometimes we simply know that something doesn’t feel quite right.
Branching Together offers a warm, welcoming space where you can explore whatever is happening for you, at your own pace and in your own way.
Whether you feel more comfortable talking, exploring creatively, or using a mixture of both, we can find a way of working that feels right for you.
Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Grief, Loss & Trauma
Self-Esteem & Relationships
Life Changes & Difficult Experiences
Meet Shelley Thurgood
Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor & Creative Arts Counsellor
Hello, I’m Shelley.
For me, therapy begins with the relationship between us. Having a space where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself, without judgement or expectation, is an important part of the way I work.
I’ve always been interested in the different ways we experience life and make sense of what happens to us. In my work, I value getting to know you as the individual you are, without assumptions or expectations about where therapy should take you.
I bring warmth, openness and acceptance to our work together, giving you the space to explore what feels important to you, when it feels right for you.
A space for all of you
Explore your experiences, understand yourself and find your own direction.
We all have different parts of ourselves. The parts we understand, the parts we may struggle with, the parts we readily share and the parts we might keep hidden.
At Branching Together, there is space to explore all of you.
I don’t see therapy as being about fixing you or deciding who you should become. Instead, it can offer the space to explore your experiences, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and discover what feels meaningful for you.
The name Branching Together reflects the way I see the therapeutic relationship. We may explore together, but your journey remains your own. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and without judgement, while giving you the space to find your own direction.
We branch together. You grow your own way.
Client Testimonials
"I have been struggling with anxiety for years, and Shelley has helped me to understand my triggers and develop coping strategies that really work. She is kind, empathetic, and really knows her stuff!"
Riley J
"Shelley has been an absolute lifeline for me during a really tough time. She creates a safe and supportive space where I can be completely honest and open, and I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Payton H
"I was hesitant to try therapy at first, but Shelley put me at ease right away. She is warm, compassionate, and truly cares about her clients. She has helped me to develop the tools I need to manage my anxiety and live a more fulfilling life."
Reese M
Therapy & Workshops
Two spaces, each giving you the freedom to explore in your own way.
Whether you’re looking for one-to-one therapeutic support or a welcoming space to explore your creativity, Branching Together and Bloom & Branch offer different ways to explore, connect and discover what feels meaningful to you.
Through Branching Together, therapy can involve talking, creative exploration, or a mixture of both. There’s no pressure to know where to begin or to express yourself in a particular way. We can find an approach that feels right for you, at your own pace.
Bloom & Branch offers relaxed creative workshops centred around exploration, creativity and connection. You don’t need to consider yourself artistic, and there’s no right or wrong way to take part. These workshops are not therapy sessions, but spaces to create, reflect, connect with others and simply enjoy the experience of exploring something new.
Psychotherapy, Counselling & Creative Arts Counselling
A space to talk, explore and be heard. Sessions can involve talking therapy, creative materials, sandtray, metaphors, cards and other forms of creative exploration. You don’t have to choose. We can move naturally between different approaches depending on what feels right for you.