About me
Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to face things alone. I offer a warm, confidential space for both young people and adults, where you can talk openly and feel heard.
You may be experiencing anxiety, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), struggling with low self-confidence, or feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. I also have particular experience supporting those affected by trauma or difficult past experiences. Having someone alongside you who listens with care and without judgement can make a real difference.
Counselling gives you the time and space to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can gently make sense of what’s going on for you, find ways to cope, and help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.
I am an experienced MBACP Registered Counsellor offering integrative therapy, both in-person and online. I work in a way that is led by you, adapting each session to suit your individual needs and drawing on different approaches to support you in the most helpful way.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults in investigative and multi-agency settings, supporting those affected by abuse and complex situations. This has given me a strong understanding of how life experiences can impact emotional wellbeing, which I bring into my counselling work with sensitivity and care.
In our sessions, you will be at the heart of the work. Your experiences matter, and you will be met with warmth, understanding and respect. Whether you are looking to ease anxiety, build self-confidence, work through difficult experiences, or focus on personal growth, I will walk alongside you at your pace.
If you’d like to explore whether I might be the right therapist for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Sessions are £40 per 50 minutes.
My practice
I offer in-person session in a comfortable, private therapy room in Wokingham.
I also work online using either Zoom, Facetime or WhatsApp video call.
What to expect from your first session
Finding the right therapist for you is vital, therefore, if required, I am able to offer a no obligation initial 15 minute consultation at no charge. This will give you an idea of how I work and a feel as to whether or not you feel comfortable with me.
Client Feedback
**Sharon is amazing and has helped me with going through a lot in a short space of time! Would recomend her to anyone. She is so calming and it helped a lot as she is very easy to talk to.
**I would highly recommend Sharon as a therapist. She creates a safe space where you can speak openly about your concerns and feelings without feeling judged. She allows you to feel heard and seen and offers great advice and future direction.
**She is given me a safe place. She was really helpful to try to understand my problem and guide me to the right help. Really recommend her.
**Extremely kind, thoughtful and honest. I can tell that she really cares about helping me.
**Very supportive and helps to guide me through the sessions, this is my first experience of therapy and I would recommend it to anyone who feels they are needing that support
Important Information
I have full Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance, I also have regular supervision. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics for good practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications to practice are as follows:
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Through my qualifications and experience, I’ve developed a way of working that blends proven counselling techniques with a grounded, compassionate approach helping you regain a sense of choice and direction in your life.
I’ve supported individuals across a range of ages, cultures, and faiths, always recognising and respecting the uniqueness of each person.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Additional information
I aim to keep my fees as low as possible, as I believe access to counselling should not be limited by cost.
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