- Direct supportive approach
- Evidence-informed methods
- Works with grief
About Sharon
Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who focuses on practical, person-centred care. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Sharon keeps language plain and aims to make sessions understandable and useful from the first meeting.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for values-led change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based ideas when early relationships affect current life. Sharon also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client-centred methods when those fit the situation.
Sharon has 13 years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She says she tailors the tone and pace of sessions to each person. This often means setting clear short-term goals, practising new skills between sessions, and checking in on progress regularly.
Conversations in her room aim to be straightforward and respectful. People can expect practical tools as well as space to make sense of difficult feelings. Sharon encourages small steps that fit everyday life and build toward better coping.
To begin, she suggests completing the site's short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions based on the schedule that works for the individual. She welcomes enquiries from people inside and outside the United Kingdom.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for values-led change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Attachment-Based ideas when early relationships affect current life. Sharon also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client-centred methods when those fit the situation.
Sharon has 13 years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She says she tailors the tone and pace of sessions to each person. This often means setting clear short-term goals, practising new skills between sessions, and checking in on progress regularly.
Conversations in her room aim to be straightforward and respectful. People can expect practical tools as well as space to make sense of difficult feelings. Sharon encourages small steps that fit everyday life and build toward better coping.
To begin, she suggests completing the site's short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions based on the schedule that works for the individual. She welcomes enquiries from people inside and outside the United Kingdom.
How Sharon’s approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences influence current reactions and helps people develop new patterns of relating and self-soothing.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work together. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then tailor an approach that fits their situation. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what’s helpful and what needs adjusting.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when that suits someone, or phone-only conversations if video is not wanted. Because the exact session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking so the arrangements match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment problems and body image.
What is Sharon’s therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centred, using clear language and collaborative goal setting to help people make manageable changes over time.
How much clinical experience does Sharon have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?
Sharon holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Sharon if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers therapy to people based outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.