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Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate psychotherapist guiding emotional change

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  • Warm and authentic
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical self-awareness

About Sharon

Sharon Shaw is a psychotherapist with a BACP credential and ten years' clinical experience. She writes plainly and invites people to look inward so stuck emotions and limiting thoughts can be understood. Sharon blends warmth and honesty in sessions and encourages practical steps toward change.

She has a masters-level education and a decade of personal therapy experience. Sharon has written five books about her journey and plans to publish them in 2026 to inspire others to build self-awareness. Her background includes working with people who have experienced relational, sexual and emotional abuse, narcissistic behaviour, infidelity, depression and various addictions.

Her style is authentic, interactive and compassionate. Sharon avoids limiting labels and focuses on each person's story. She aims to help people notice survival patterns and learn to manage strong emotions more effectively.

Sharon draws on several approaches to shape sessions. She uses elements of cognitive-behavioural work to address unhelpful thinking and behaviours. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas help when relationships and trust are central concerns. Hypnotherapy is also part of her toolkit when deeper patterns are being explored.

Sharon works with clients across ages and ethnicities and lists many focus areas including stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD and family-related topics. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, users follow the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Sharon integrates cognitive behavioural work, attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused ways of working into her practice. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviours, which can help with anxiety, depression and anger. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current patterns and are useful when trust or relationship dynamics are central. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people name, sit with and change difficult emotional patterns in relationships and within themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Sharon works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s concerns, goals and preferences. She will discuss what feels doable and tailor conversations so they fit the issues being addressed rather than imposing a single method.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the platform for current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to travel on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find remote work helps people maintain continuity of care while managing everyday demands.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 134439

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sharon most often help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression and trauma-related difficulties. Relationship issues, intimacy-related problems and self-esteem are also listed focus areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, authentic and interactive. She aims for direct, compassionate dialogue and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Sharon has ten years' experience as a psychotherapist and ten years of personal therapy. She has also written five books about her therapeutic journey.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom. These details come from the supplied profile information.

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients according to the profile.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharon?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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