Counsellor profile
Sharon Gurr, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Sharon
Counsellor and BACP member Sharon Gurr has five years' recorded experience working with people in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship problems. She also lists concerns including grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and parenting. Sharon presents herself as a counsellor who helps individuals talk through painful events and difficult feelings.
Sharon uses a blend of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage emotions, notice unhelpful patterns, and make choices that fit what matters to the client.
Her work includes helping people process loss, move on from past hurt, and cope with life changes. She also supports those dealing with long-term stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and problems with communication or boundaries. Sharon lists additional interests such as adoption and foster care issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and blended family questions.
Sessions aim to be clear and straightforward. Clients can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises and reflection on behaviour and values. The style is described in simple terms: noticing what keeps problems going and trying small changes to reduce distress.
Sharon works in English and accepts international clients according to her profile. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, the site asks people to use the online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Sharon uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It uses values and committed action to guide practical steps when feelings are difficult, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current bonds. It can be useful when people bring issues of abandonment, attachment difficulties or family conflict into sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods to use, based on their goals and what feels helpful. That means trying approaches and adjusting them if needed so sessions stay relevant to the person's life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not to use video, while others find video helps with reading facial cues; discuss these preferences when you arrange the first meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She lists a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief and parenting difficulties.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centred methods, CBT and elements of DBT. The mix is chosen to fit the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Her profile records five years of experience working with people on counselling issues in the United Kingdom.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is listed as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
The profile indicates she accepts international clients; check any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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