- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Sharon
Sharon Strickland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works in plain, practical terms to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Sharon is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
She aims to make starting therapy straightforward for busy parents. Sharon offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what is worrying them. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and finding workable steps for everyday life.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed formula. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including relationship concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and anger. Sharon also helps with career uncertainty, coping with life changes and fears such as panic and phobias.
She pays attention to attachment, communication problems and the impact of guilt or shame. Sharon uses a blend of approaches to suit different people. She draws on client-centred listening, cognitive techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, and psychodynamic ideas about patterns that repeat over time.
Together, the client and Sharon decide which methods to use and how quickly to move forward. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Starting is simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment that fits with your life.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sharon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Sharon’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers an empathic, accepting space so people can talk openly and find their own solutions; this approach can help with stress, low mood and parenting worries.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, panic and low self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that suit day-to-day life. Changes are paced to fit what the person wants and can manage.
Online work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into a real life routine. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be quicker and use less bandwidth, and messaging is handy for shorter check-ins or when writing helps to think things through. These options give flexibility for parents and people with busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress and regular contact.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What concerns does Sharon address?
Sharon helps with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. She also works with parenting stress, relationship issues, trauma and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with practical focus. She listens first, then suggests steps that can be tried between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of counselling experience and supports people using a mix of counselling approaches. Her background includes work with young people and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon is a member of BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule according to her availability.
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