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Sharon Lenihan, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Sharon Lenihan is a counsellor with five years' experience, working in the United Kingdom. She has a BACP accreditation and has spent recent years supporting adults and young adults affected by sexual violence and trauma. Sharon aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm and respectful space to start talking about what feels hard.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then adapts how she works to suit each person's needs and pace.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on helping people make sense of difficult experiences and find ways to cope day to day. Sharon draws on person-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural strategies, psychodynamic thinking, and mindfulness-based techniques. She blends these approaches rather than using a single method, so the work fits the individual.

This flexible way of working supports practical change alongside emotional processing. She has a background in safeguarding and crisis work. That experience means she is used to holding sensitive material and helping people through stressful or risky situations.

It has shaped her calm, grounded approach when things feel overwhelming. Common concerns she helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger, career pressures, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. Sharon aims to be a steady presence while people build safety, self-trust and resilience.

To begin, people can expect to talk about what matters to them and set goals together. Sharon works at a pace the individual can manage, offering practical coping strategies alongside space to process feelings.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Sharon commonly blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-informed techniques. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and building trust so people can talk openly about hard experiences and decide what matters most to change. Cognitive behavioural ideas help identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills for anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve everyday functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Sharon will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to their needs and goals. She works collaboratively, moving at a pace the person finds manageable while checking in about what is helpful and what could be different.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when discussion and interaction are important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments while keeping the focus on accessible, consistent care.
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, career pressures and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative. She combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed ideas to fit each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years' experience and has worked with a Sexual Survivors Trust supporting adults and young adults affected by sexual violence and trauma.
Where is Sharon based and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in her profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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