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Sharon Anderson, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 24 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Sharon Anderson is a BACP-registered psychotherapist who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss and life changes. She offers calm, steady support for struggles such as depression, low self-esteem, addiction and relationship pain. Sharon uses plain language and a warm manner so people feel heard from the first session.

She trained to postgraduate level and has worked across clinical, university, school and community settings for 24 years. That range of experience includes supporting people with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

Background and approach

She has also spent time working with migrants and people adjusting to relocation or cultural change. Sharon blends person-centred care with attachment-based ideas and practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour approaches. She adapts methods to each person rather than following a single formula.

Sessions can include talking, creative exercises or therapeutic play when that helps someone express difficult feelings. Clients can expect an interactive and accepting style. The pace is set by the individual and therapy focuses on realistic steps for day-to-day life.

Sharon also offers spiritual counselling for those who want to include faith or meaning in their work. Her practice is informed by long-term clinical and pastoral experience and a commitment to meeting people across cultures. She aims to help people build coping skills, repair important relationships and move toward steadier, more manageable days.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this can help people understand why they repeat familiar hurts and build safer ways of relating. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood; it suits people who want concrete tools to manage day-to-day symptoms. The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and manage relationship conflict, using clear exercises and skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sharon will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods that match someone’s goals, needs and preferences. That means checking in regularly and adjusting techniques until they fit the person’s situation.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or to fit a short break. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing reflections and moments of coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family or study commitments, and allow registered or accredited professionals to offer continuity of care over distance.

What issues does Sharon commonly help with?

Sharon works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people with trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, interactive and person-centred. She adapts approaches to each person's needs and may use creative methods when helpful.

What is Sharon's professional background?

She has 24 years of experience across clinical, university, school and community settings. Her work has included pastoral and spiritual counselling alongside clinical practice.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Sharon is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharon?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sharon Anderson, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety