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- CBT
- EMDR
- Hypnotherapy
About Sharon
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years' experience, Sharon Belshaw helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. She works with depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and sleeping or eating issues. Sharon also supports people facing career pressures, caregiving strain and compassion fatigue.
She trained in person-centred therapy and practices cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR and hypnotherapy. In sessions she combines talking therapy with goal-focused techniques. She also uses trauma-focused methods for people affected by abuse and other traumatic events.
Sharon has worked in GP practices, schools, a brain injury centre, corporate settings and the third sector. She has been a clinical lead and now works as a CEO of an organisation. Her background includes running management consultations and offering coaching for work and life issues.
She keeps up with research and continued professional development to shape her practice. Her work has been recognised with a Health and Social Care award and an article in a national journal. That experience informs how she plans sessions and follows up on progress.
Sessions aim to balance practical skills with space to talk about feelings. Sharon adapts to people’s life demands, for example childcare, caring duties and work commitments. Prospective clients should confirm the current session formats before booking.
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How Sharon uses clinical approaches in online sessions
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside talking work to reduce the intensity of distressing memories; it is often used for people affected by abuse or other traumatic events. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality, with practical tasks to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to work on symptom change and coping strategies for issues such as insomnia or stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms present, then agree a plan. This collaborative process helps decide whether CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy or another trauma-focused method is the best fit for a person’s needs.
Confirm the exact remote session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to arrange appointments around childcare or work. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins, while others suit longer therapeutic work; discuss which will work best when arranging the first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines person-centred talking with cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-informed methods such as EMDR and hypnotherapy.
How long has she practised?
She has 15 years of experience working across clinical and non-clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.