- Person-centred
- Practical tools
- Respectful care
About Sharon
Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses practical, person-centred methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Sharon aims to create a respectful and sensitive space where people can feel heard and make changes at their own pace.
With 13 years of experience in the United Kingdom, Sharon has supported people facing trauma and abuse and those coping with LGBT-related concerns. She also has experience addressing attachment and abandonment issues, as well as longer-term mood and dissociative difficulties. Her background includes work with a wide range of emotional and relational problems.
Sharon commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to guide sessions. These approaches are applied in straightforward ways - noticing difficult thoughts, testing small behaviour changes, and focusing on what matters most to the client. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy are also part of her toolkit when useful.
Her credentials include membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and NCPS. Sharon tailors each session to a person’s situation and priorities. She encourages practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
If someone is thinking about therapy, Sharon asks for an initial short questionnaire and a brief scheduling conversation. This helps match immediate needs to the right approach and plan for next sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behaviour. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavioural experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and build more helpful routines, often helpful for anxiety and depression.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try different ways of working to see what fits best. Clients and therapist agree on practical steps and adjust methods as work progresses.
When considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online working can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that suits a person better. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements during the initial matching and scheduling process to find a routine that works.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and LGBT-related issues, along with attachment and abandonment concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions are conversational and tailored. Sharon blends person-centred work with CBT and ACT techniques to meet everyday needs.
What is Sharon's professional background?
She has 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a variety of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials does she hold?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS as shown in her profile.
Can sessions be offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are costs and payments arranged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.