Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Therapists in Burnley, England

My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.

Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Doctor of Natural Health DNH, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner and Kings College London MSc Psychology & Neuroscience Candidate 28’ with over 10 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.

I am an optimistic and accepting therapist, enthusiastic about working with clients in collaborative ways, seeking to uncover and understand, and finding new ways of changing your life and living with fulfilling and rewarding relationships, families and friends. Over the years I have come to appreciate the therapeutic relationship as deeply healing, a safe space for clients to reflect and explore.

Burnley is a former textile mill town in East Lancashire with some of the most significant socioeconomic deprivation in England, and its mental health landscape reflects the compounding pressures of long-term unemployment, generational poverty, and a community that has faced significant economic decline since the collapse of its industrial base. The town has a large South Asian Muslim population, and culturally competent, faith-sensitive therapy is an important consideration for many people seeking mental health support in the area. NHS mental health services are provided through Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, though demand consistently outstrips resources. Many residents seek private or specialist therapy services in nearby Blackburn, Preston, or Manchester, and telehealth has expanded access to practitioners who might otherwise be geographically out of reach.

Gender ID

100%

Female

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Depression
100%	Loss or Grief
100%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
67%	ADHD
67%	Anger Management
67%	Anxiety or Fears

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
100%	Teen
67%	Young Adult

Client Focus

100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Men
100%	Middle Eastern
100%	Military / Veterans
100%	Pacific Islander

Reality Therapy / Choice Theory therapists in Burnley, England

Shareen Birges

Mary Knoblock, DNH

Birgit Schreiber Dr