Sharon Brooks-Esprit

Sharon Brooks-Esprit is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anger and relationship strain. She presents a calm, non-judgemental manner and aims to help clients notice the small breakthroughs that make day-to-day life easier. Sharon writes in plain language and keeps sessions relaxed and sometimes even a little light-hearted to ease difficult conversations.

Sharon has 15 years of experience, working across charity and NHS settings and continuing part-time with young people in education. Her practice is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person’s experiences and goals at the centre of the work. She also draws on techniques from other approaches when they suit a client’s needs.

In sessions Sharon listens for what matters most and works with each person to find practical ways forward. She uses reflective listening and gentle questioning rather than giving direct instructions. This helps clients build confidence and make changes at their own pace.

Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family problems, plus concerns around parenting, intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people facing major life changes such as divorce or bereavement and those dealing with prejudice or multicultural issues.

Sharon holds BACP accreditation and has additional certificates relevant to therapeutic work. She describes her style as open and approachable and aims to help people live the best life they can while managing their current challenges.

How Client-Centred Therapy adapts to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where the person leads the pace and content of sessions. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects back what they hear, and helps the client explore feelings and choices. This approach suits people dealing with anger, grief, anxiety and relationship issues because it centres the person’s own experience.

Sharon may also draw on techniques from related approaches when helpful, using short practical tools alongside the core person-centred stance. These techniques can offer strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, practising self-compassion and developing coping steps between sessions.

Finding the right way of working is collaborative. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences and any practical needs with each person, and adapt the approach over time. Together they decide which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful for fitting sessions around work, education and family life, reducing travel time and letting them check in more easily during a busy week. Online sessions can also make it simpler to use short focused check-ins or longer therapy appointments according to what best suits day-to-day schedules.