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Sharon Strickland, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

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Sharon Strickland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence to people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Sessions aim to give time to talk, to be heard, and to make sense of difficult feelings.

Sharon blends different therapeutic ideas to match what each person needs.

Background and approach

She draws on client-centred listening to build trust and on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may have developed over time. People come for help with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and problems that affect relationships or family life.

Sharon also supports those facing parenting stress, anger, career crossroads, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She works with issues such as panic attacks, phobias, body image, social anxiety and feelings of isolation. Sessions can include short-term practical strategies as well as longer work to understand repeated patterns.

Sharon aims to work at a pace that feels manageable and to help people develop clearer coping skills. She encourages small steps and realistic goals. Therapy is offered in English and is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

To begin, the service asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Sharon uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where people can be heard without judgement; this approach focuses on the person’s own goals and pace and is helpful for building trust and exploring feelings.

She also applies cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT offers practical steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build coping habits, useful for anxiety, panic and phobias.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will tailor a mix of methods in collaboration with them. The process is flexible and designed to fit what the person wants to achieve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which helps people fit therapy around work, study or family time. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in and use less bandwidth, while text messaging or chat can suit people who prefer writing their thoughts. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, giving a way to work with a therapist from different locations.

What concerns does Sharon help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship or family difficulties, plus issues such as trauma, parenting strain and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

Sharon blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Sharon has four years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the exact cost varies with location and the therapist's availability.

How do I start therapy with her?

Begin 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: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Sharon Strickland, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety