Sheyla Hardy

Sheyla works with individuals, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy, alongside elements of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion Efficacy Therapy (EET), and Mindfulness. She practices in English and Spanish.

She supports adolescents with anxiety, low mood, safety concerns, exam stress, school refusal, family conflict and parental separation, identity and relationship difficulties (including gender and sexuality), trauma, and self-esteem. She also works regularly with neurodiverse young people, including those with ASD and ADHD.

Sheyla supports adults experiencing stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, anger difficulties, trauma, parenting challenges, separation and divorce, life transitions, identity-related concerns, and relationship conflict. She has a particular interest in supporting corporate and high-performing professionals, helping them find more sustainable ways to manage pressure while maintaining performance. Drawing on her own corporate background, Sheyla works collaboratively with professionals experiencing chronic stress, self-criticism, poor boundaries, reduced self-care, and relationship strain.

Sheyla also works with couples using the Gottman Method (Levels 1 and 2), supporting couples with communication difficulties, conflict, emotional distance, trust issues, and the impact of stress, parenting, or major life changes on their relationship. She has a keen interest in the impact of multiculturalism in relationships.

Counselling is Sheyla’s second career, following 15 years in senior corporate roles in Singapore and the UK. Having lived in Cuba, France, Italy, and Hong Kong, she has a strong understanding of the challenges faced by expats and third-culture individuals.

She is a mother of three (and a dog) and understands how hard it can be to balance work, family, and personal wellbeing. Sheyla brings a calm, thoughtful approach to her work, offering warmth, compassion, and gentle humour to help individuals and couples feel supported through change.