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Miriam Schafer

MBACP, BA (Hons) Counsellor & Psychotherapist (she/her)

Hi, I’m Miriam, a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist supporting adults with anxiety, depression, and grief, and those exploring the impact of neurodiversity on their lives and relationships. I currently have availability for new clients and offer both short- and long-term therapy, online wherever you are, and in person at The Eaves, Guildford. My intention is to provide a calm, steady space where you can pause, reflect, feel more grounded, and begin to find greater clarity and light.

When you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief, anger, shame, anxiety or depression, it can be difficult to know where to turn. I offer a warm, attuned presence alongside you and, as an integrative therapist, draw from a range of approaches tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can begin to make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your strengths and values, so that you can navigate difficult times with more choice, self-compassion and understanding.

I offer an inclusive practice and welcome clients from all backgrounds. I work with people exploring neurodiversity and support members of the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a queer-friendly and trans-inclusive space where you can arrive exactly as you are.

Experience

My clinical experience includes working within local mental health charities, where I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, relationship challenges, and chronic health conditions, as well as those exploring the impact of autism, ADHD and neurodiversity on their lives and relationships. I have also worked with children and young people, and have additional training in therapeutic play.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked in a variety of business environments, giving me insight into the pressures of working life, including workplace stress, overwhelm and burnout.

Alongside my clinical work, I remain committed to ongoing professional training and development, helping me stay informed of current research and best practice while responding thoughtfully to the unique needs of each person I work with. Regular clinical supervision helps me maintain the quality and integrity of my work.

Counselling has also been an important part of my own life, both before and throughout my professional development. Through my own experience of therapy, I have known the value of having a dedicated space where I could feel heard, understood, and supported in making sense of my experiences. This has deepened my self-understanding and capacity for change, and informs the warmth, honesty and compassion I bring to my work, alongside a deep respect for the courage it takes to reach out for support.

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) First Class in Integrative‑Relational Counselling
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills

Additional Training and CPD

  • Regular Professional Development courses and training

Memberships & Accreditations

BACP membership logo for Miriam Schafer, representing her professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Fees

  • £65 for a 50-minute session - in person or online
  • I offer a free 20-minute telephone call or video consultation. This gives us a chance to meet, explore what brings you to counselling, and get a sense of how it feels to talk together. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll find a regular time that works for you.
  • Private Healthcare Insurance

    • None