Counsellor profile
Sharon Shaw, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy elements
About Sharon
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with ten years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Sharon Shaw works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT concerns, grief and a wide range of other difficulties.
Sharon trained to masters level and has ten years of personal therapy experience. She has also written several books about her own process and intends to publish more work in 2026. Her background means she often focuses on how past experiences shape present coping styles and relationships.
Her work looks at relational dynamics and issues that can follow abuse, including narcissistic behaviour, infidelity and related emotional pain. She also supports people dealing with eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Additional areas she lists include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues and body image.
Her practice draws on several approaches. Sharon uses client-centred ways of working alongside attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused principles and hypnotherapy. She adapts conversations and plans so they fit the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script.
Sessions aim to help people recognise survival patterns and understand stuck emotions and repetitive thoughts. That understanding is used to try different responses in daily life. Sharon works in English and is open to international clients, and she locates her practice in the United Kingdom.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Sharon uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This work helps with difficulties in close relationships, trust and repeated conflict. Client-centred work means the conversation stays focused on the person's experience and priorities, using listening and reflection to help clarify concerns. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical steps to change day-to-day behaviours and moods.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sharon will discuss different ways of working and will help decide which methods best match a person's needs, goals and preferences. The therapist and client make that choice together and can adjust it as the work progresses.
If you plan to use online counselling, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can suit quieter surroundings or short breaks. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer these practical options, so check the available session types when you book.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship difficulties, among many other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred, attachment-based and cognitive behavioural approaches, with elements of emotionally-focused work and hypnotherapy. Conversations and plans are adapted to the individual.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years' experience as a psychotherapist and ten years of personal therapy experience, and she has written books on her personal process.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, her profile states she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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