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Sharen Robertson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
14 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

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Sharen Robertson supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties. She also helps with self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger and career questions. Sharen works with people managing ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue and the strain of life changes.

Sharen brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work. She draws on a mix of well-established therapies to match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking and emotional understanding rather than jargon-filled explanations. Her approach is warm and straightforward. Sharen listens for what matters to each person and offers tools to cope day to day.

She aims to help people notice patterns, build better routines and manage strong feelings more effectively. Much of her experience includes supporting people who have survived child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking. She also has personal lived experience of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship breakdown, which informs her practice and empathy.

Sharen uses a flexible, person-centred stance and blends methods such as cognitive approaches and emotion-focused work. She encourages practical steps - small changes that add up. The focus is on what helps someone feel steadier and more able to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and encourages action that aligns with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of behaving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and together you will choose methods that fit your situation. That way the plan is tailored, practical and collaborative rather than imposed. Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer discussions, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy lives and different time zones.
What kinds of problems does Sharen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting concerns and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and pragmatic, listening first and offering straightforward tools. Sessions tend to focus on small, practical steps that help people manage feelings and daily routines.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Sharen has 14 years of clinical experience working with people affected by child abuse, domestic violence, substance misuse and a range of mental health challenges.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sharen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and the therapist subscription model; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
14 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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