- Years in practice
- 14
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Sharen
Sharen Robertson is a counsellor with 14 years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works with individuals facing trauma, substance misuse recovery, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges. She also helps with ADHD, autism support, grief and coping with chronic illness or pain.
Sharen uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people gain skills and confidence. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on concrete steps a person can take.
Background and approach
She emphasises personal strengths and shared decision making rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her background includes substantial work with people affected by abuse, domestic violence and trafficking, and she has supported survivors of childhood abuse and PTSD. She draws on both professional experience and lived experience to inform her approach, aiming to offer empathic, respectful support.
Sharen blends several evidence-based approaches, tailoring them to each person's needs. She commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to build coping skills, manage difficult emotions and improve relationships. Sessions are practical and skill-focused, with pacing set by the client.
Sharen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She offers work in English and accepts international clients. Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, and are arranged through an online subscription process.
What Sharen works with
Everything Sharen lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sharen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by building meaningful habits rather than trying to fight every negative thought. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early relationship experiences shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and relationship-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that suit the person's situation and adjust the plan as needed so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow a standard session that mirrors face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written communication or need more frequent, brief contact. These options help fit therapy around work, parenting and busy lives while keeping focus on progress and practical skills.
Questions people ask about Sharen
What concerns does Sharen help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting stresses, relationship issues, addictions and grief among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sharen uses a practical, skills-based style that focuses on everyday steps. She works collaboratively and adapts sessions to each person's pace and goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years' clinical experience, including extensive work with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, substance misuse recovery and chronic illness.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicated as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international support are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Work takes place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Sharen?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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