- Client-led sessions
- Practical support
- Empathetic listening
About Sharon
Sharon McHugh is a counsellor with seven years' experience helping people recover from anxiety and trauma linked to difficult upbringings. She aims to create a space led by the client, where people can bring what they need to talk about and set clear goals together. Sharon holds BACP registration and draws on a mix of therapies to support change and healing.
Her style is open, empathetic and non-judgemental. Sessions start by discussing what the client wants to achieve and making a simple plan. Sharon asks questions to help people make sense of their life from their own perspective and to uncover patterns that maintain distress.
Sharon has worked in private practice and external agencies supporting people who developed coping strategies to get by in unsafe or restrictive childhoods. Those coping strategies can later cause low self-esteem, people-pleasing and a sense of emptiness. She helps people notice these patterns and consider new ways of being.
Her training includes an Integrative Counselling Level 4 qualification, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 5, and a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. She also follows guidance from the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and attends ongoing professional courses.
Typical concerns Sharon supports include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and sleep problems. She also works with career uncertainty, midlife questions and compassion fatigue, helping people find practical steps and clearer direction.
To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How approach and online sessions work together
Sharon uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the client at the heart of the work, offering a listening space where the person sets the pace and focus. This approach suits people who need time to tell their story and to be heard without pressure.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and offers simple practical strategies to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, panic and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Sharon will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together they will decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for each person.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so check the therapist's current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or by allowing a shorter check-in on a lunch break. It can also permit sessions when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of techniques and practical exercises that transfer into everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem and related concerns such as burnout, panic and phobias.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-led, open and empathetic. She asks questions to help people make sense of their experiences and works with them to set achievable goals.
What is her background in counselling?
She has seven years' experience working in private practice and external agencies, supporting people affected by difficult childhoods and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon holds BACP registration and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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