About me
Hello, I’m Sharon. I offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of the challenges that have brought you to therapy.
As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I work with a wide range of concerns, including complex childhood trauma, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, challenging family and relationship issues, addiction, loss and much more. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet you where you are.
At the heart of my work is the belief that feeling truly heard and understood can be a powerful catalyst for change. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, with a sense of trust and respect.
My approach is relational and rooted in a psychodynamic framework, helping you to explore how past experiences may be shaping your present. I also draw on a range of therapeutic techniques to support your individual needs, enabling a flexible and personalised way of working.
Therapy is not about striving for perfection, but about developing a deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself. Through this process, you may begin to recognise patterns, overcome obstacles, and find new ways of navigating life that feel more balanced and sustainable.
Alongside my clinical experience, I bring over twenty-five years of work in education and social care with children and families. This has given me a deep appreciation of the complexities of relationships, development, and lived experience, which continues to enrich my practice.
I offer therapy in a calm and welcoming setting in the tranquil village of Brockham, where you can take time to reflect, process, and grow.
I work with adults, young people, couples, and families, and I am committed to creating an inclusive space where diversity is respected and everyone feels welcome.
Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside my private practice in counselling and supervision, I am a Clinical Supervisor at two large charities, working with Young people and victims of domestic violence and modern slavery. My previous career, spanning over twenty-five years, has been focused on working with children and families in Social work and education.
ONC London Level 6 Course in Counselling Supervision, BA (Honours) Degree Integrative Counselling from the University of Greenwich and a HE Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Surrey. Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics and a Certificate in Counselling and Humanistic Therapy. Certificate in Couples Counselling. Certificate in CBT.
As a professional, I am dedicated to continued professional development to enhance my knowledge and experience, to be able to offer the best to clients. Therefore, I frequently attend additional training courses, workshops and seminars. Working with Adults who have ADHD, Working with Domestic Violence, Curiosity in Therapy, When Stuckness Isn't Resistance, When Complicated Grief Doesn't Heal, Working with Race and Racial Identity, The Dark Mirror (Healing Negative Mother Within), Can't Live with or Without you, (understanding the Emotional Manipulation Between Mother and Daughter). Insecurely Attached Mothers, Perinatal OCD. Working with the Pain of Loss. Working with Autism in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Eating Disorders, Attachment & Relational Neuroscience, Boarding School Syndrome, DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honor Based Violence) Masterclasses, Counselling Supervision Course, Reflective Practice Counselling Supervision, Couples Counselling, Working with the Couple in mind. Working with Dissociative Disorders, Complex trauma, Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Mindfulness, Working with Survivors of Domestic Abuse - including coercive control and physical and sexual violence, Sex and Intimacy, Working with Personality Disorders, Pornography and Addiction, CBT, Rooting Down to Reach Up Therapeutic Approach with Young People, Working with the Chronically Depressed, Mentalisation based therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and several more.
I hold an up to date Enhanced DBS.
I hold an Enhanced DBS, have experience of Life story work and working with children.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
It is very important that you find a counsellor the right for you. I therefore offer a free 20 min telephone or online session. Which gives you chance to ask me any questions and share what you would like to gain from counselling.
Then, if you feel I am the right counsellor for you, we can schedule on going weekly or fortnightly sessions.
Counselling sessions are £60 for individuals per 50 minute session, with concessions available, offered on a sliding scale, based on individual circumstances. (For example Student counsellors, Key workers, those on low income or benefits)
Couples and Families £75 per hour session
Brief and long-term therapy are available.
Additionally as a qualified supervisor I offer supervision to both trainee and qualified counsellors. At a rate of £60 per hour on a sliding scale for student counsellors and newly qualified practitioners setting up their own practice. Twice monthly (45mins) supervision available if preferred. Please see my Supervision profile for further details.
Further information
The therapy practice room is an office converted from part of the garage at the from of the property. Which is serperate from the house and main garden. It is easily accessible and a private setting. With plenty of free parking.
My practice is set in the beautiful location of Brockham and easily accessible from A25 and A24 and central to the area's of Dorking, Reigate, Redhill, Newdigate, Leigh, Beare Green, Capel, Headley, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, Kingswood, Burgh Heath, Leatherhead, Epsom, & Ashtead.
By car RH3 7LT
By Train nearest station Betchworth (1 mile)
By Bus Route 32
