Sharon Shaw , BACP

Sharon Shaw is a psychotherapist with a decade of professional practice and ten years of personal therapy experience that inform her clinical work. She has studied to masters level and is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional standards. Over the years she has worked with clients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, supporting people through complex relational dynamics, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, narcissistic behaviour, infidelity, depression, and a range of addictions.

Sharon has also written five books about her personal and professional journey, with plans to publish in 2026, intending to inspire others toward greater self-awareness and emotional understanding. Her practice emphasizes helping clients recognise survival modes and understand restrictive thoughts and stuck emotions so they can move toward healing and greater self-mastery.

Her therapeutic manner is authentic, warm, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sharon avoids limiting labels and works from the belief that everyone has a meaningful story and the capacity to learn, grow, and change. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person, drawing on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas while working within a narrative framework to meet unique needs.

Sharon frames the decision to seek therapy as a courageous step and offers supportive, empowering guidance for those ready to begin their work toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sharon draws on several established approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment issues, and attachment challenges by exploring emotional bonds and safety in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's pace and perspective - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth by prioritizing the client's experience and autonomy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours - it is practical for managing anxiety, depression, unhelpful thinking patterns, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time, combining techniques as appropriate so the work remains responsive and client-led.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options let clients access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.