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Sharlin Paul, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Sharlin Paul uses a blend of talking therapies to help people untangle stress, anxiety, trauma and low mood. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical so parents can understand and act on what comes up. Sharlin aims to help people reconnect with their priorities and take small steps that add up to real change.

She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a warm, accepting space where people can say what they really feel.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when practical steps and behaviour changes can ease anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic work helps uncover patterns from the past that still affect daily life. With ten years' experience, Sharlin has supported people dealing with depression, self-esteem issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She also helps with relationship and attachment difficulties, stress, social anxiety and phobia, and life purpose questions. Her practice covers additional concerns such as control issues, jealousy, hoarding, and money worries. Sessions are designed to balance reflection with practical tools.

Conversations may include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, experimenting with new behaviours, and noticing recurring themes that link past and present. Between-session suggestions can help maintain momentum. Sharlin is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She works in English and accepts international clients. Getting started simply involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a suitable time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Sharlin draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make online conversations feel accepting and non-judgemental; this helps people open up and explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behaviour changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time so people can understand why they react the way they do.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharlin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT steps and later using deeper psychodynamic reflection, or mixing elements from different approaches as things evolve.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to get support. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want frequent, brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and travel while keeping the therapeutic process consistent and effective.

What concerns does Sharlin commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses self-esteem, family-related difficulties, relationship and attachment issues, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines a warm, client-centred approach with practical CBT techniques and deeper psychodynamic reflection. Sessions aim to be both supportive and action-oriented.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years' experience working in therapeutic settings. Her practice includes work on trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She works from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sharlin Paul, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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