Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling & Life Coaching in Swindon
Established by Sheila Wardale, Rainbow Counselling has become a trusted provider of therapeutic services in Swindon. With over two decades of experience in personnel management and counselling, Sheila combines corporate insight with deep therapeutic expertise. Our practice offers tailored solutions including traditional counselling, life coaching, and innovative energy therapies like EFT and Matrix Reimprinting. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and UKRC registered, we maintain rigorous professional standards. Our approach integrates cognitive behavioural techniques, relaxation training, and psychodynamic therapies to address diverse emotional challenges.We serve individuals seeking personal growth, couples navigating relationship difficulties, and professionals requiring clinical supervision. All practitioners hold current police clearance and professional indemnity insurance, ensuring client safety and confidentiality. Our commitment to continuous professional development keeps us at the forefront of therapeutic innovation while maintaining ethical practice through BACP frameworks.
Services
Counselling
Life Coaching
EFT Therapy
Clinical Supervision
CBT
Relaxation Training
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
PSYCH-K
Matrix Reimprinting
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined counselling and corporate experience
- Our therapists hold BACP accreditation and UKRC registration
- Specialised in EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and PSYCH-K techniques
- We provide clinical supervision approved by British Psychological Society
- Strict adherence to ethical frameworks and client confidentiality
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- UK Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (UKRC)
- General Regulatory Council for Complementary Therapies (GRCCT)
What people say
Life-changing support
Genuine care
Effective techniques
Safe environment
Professional expertise
Services
Counselling
Professional talking therapy addressing emotional challenges through confidential sessions. We help clients explore personal difficulties using evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic techniques. Our BACP-accredited counsellors work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma, fostering self-awareness and positive change through structured therapeutic relationships.
Life Coaching
Goal-focused support for personal growth and life improvement. Our certified coaches help clients overcome stagnation through structured programmes that identify obstacles and develop practical solutions. Using PSYCH-K and Matrix Reimprinting techniques, we facilitate mindset shifts that enable clients to achieve specific life goals while maintaining ethical frameworks and professional accountability.
EFT Therapy
Innovative emotional freedom technique using meridian tapping for stress relief. This evidence-based approach addresses emotional blockages through rhythmic stimulation of energy points, proven effective for anxiety and trauma recovery. Practitioners follow Phoenix EFT Code of Ethics while teaching self-application techniques that clients can use independently for ongoing emotional management.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development service for mental health practitioners. Accredited supervisors provide reflective practice spaces using BPS-approved frameworks. We support counsellors in maintaining ethical standards, managing complex cases, and preventing professional burnout through structured supervision sessions that meet UKRC registration requirements for continuing professional development.
Couples Therapy
Specialised mediation service for relationship challenges. Therapists facilitate constructive communication while maintaining strict neutrality, focusing on present dynamics rather than historical issues. Using systemic approaches, we help couples identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical solutions to improve relationship satisfaction through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Sheila Wardale
Principal Therapist
BACP-accredited counsellor with Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Counselling. Specialises in EFT, Matrix Reimprinting and clinical supervision. Holds BPS-approved clinical supervision certification and UKRC registration. Practitioner since 2005 with corporate HR background in complex organisational change management.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, EFT tapping, Matrix Reimprinting, and PSYCH-K techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality within ethical frameworks, with clear boundaries discussed during initial consultations.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available during weekday mornings.
Do you offer online sessions?
Currently we provide face-to-face sessions in Swindon, with potential for telephone consultations based on individual circumstances.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges.
Can I claim through insurance?
Many private health insurers cover our services - please check your policy details and obtain authorisation before starting treatment.
