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About me
Sharon Laing MBE is a B.A.B.C.P accredited Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist who works with adults and children (4-16 years).
Sharon works with clients with a range of issues and problems including: anxiety related issues (phobias, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, trauma/PTSD, panic, health anxiety); depression/low mood/dysthmia; low self-esteem; bereavement; relationship issues; life transitions; self-harm; and compulsive lying disorder.
She has significant experience working with individuals and organisations following traumatic events and has a special interest in working with military personnel (retired and serving) and their families. She also has experience working with individuals who are struggling to cope with everyday life or moving on from difficult periods in their lives. Sharon has experience with both adults and children in areas of adjustment, bullying, self-harm and relationship issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
Sharon holds a Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She also holds a professional Social Work Diploma and an additional certificate in Child Protection. She has completed a course in Trauma Risk Management.
Sharon has a background in social work, covering Tayside in an out of hours capacity, specifically in emergency child protection, adolescents and family/relationship difficulties. For over 16 years she worked for the Ministry of Defence, with the Royal Marines and naval personnel. This work centred on both Iraq and Afghanistan deployments, supporting casualties and their subsequent complex care pathways, and in cases providing immediate support to the families of personnel killed in action. Sharon also has recent experience working with families of children who have complex disabilities and support needs and was responsible for promoting their care plans.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Payment can be made via bank transfer or in cash. I am also a registered practitioner with AXA and Aviva Health Care.
1 hour session - £65
Emergency/critical care worker - £55
Active or Veteran armed forces - £50