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Sharon Horwood, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Sharon Horwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. She draws on both professional practice and personal lived experience, including recovery from a life-changing traumatic brain injury, to support people facing hard times.

She writes warmly about the courage it takes to seek help and encourages prospective clients to acknowledge that first step. Sharon believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to therapy.

Background and approach

She uses a client-centred style that puts the person's needs and choices at the heart of sessions. Conversations aim to help people make sense of what they are feeling, build confidence, and find practical ways forward. She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, grief, depression and life changes.

Sharon also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, relationship difficulties and issues around career and life purpose. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, chronic pain and illness, dissociation, mood disorders and self-harm. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, with messaging used mainly for assessment and arranging appointments.

Sharon describes a flexible schedule and aims to adapt session format to what suits each person. She welcomes people who want to explore change, build resilience or find clearer direction. To begin, visitors use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions according to the therapist's availability.

The subscription model can be cancelled at any time.

Client-centred care delivered online

Client-centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgement. The therapist reflects what is said, helps identify strengths and supports people to choose their next steps. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries and adjusting after major life changes.

Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Sharon will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion happens together and can change over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes therapy more flexible. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing and want more frequent brief contact for planning and reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Sharon works with stress, anxiety, depression and a range of mood and emotional issues. She also supports people with relationship strain, grief, trauma and parenting concerns.
What is Sharon's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred, which means she follows the person's lead and focuses on their goals. Conversations are intended to help people make sense of feelings and decide practical next steps.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has three years of counselling experience and personal lived experience of a traumatic brain injury, which she may draw on to understand similar challenges.
Where is Sharon based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Messaging is used mainly for the initial assessment and to arrange appointments.
How does the cost and billing work?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and the therapist's availability. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sharon?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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