Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

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ACT and CBT
Attachment focus
Grief and loss

About Sharon

BACP, NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. Sharon Boyd helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns using practical talking therapies.

Sharon uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide sessions. She focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract ideas. Conversations centre on what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and what small changes could help.

She also works with related difficulties such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image concerns, communication problems and caring-related stress. Sessions address patterns that keep problems going and look for realistic ways to reduce distress. Techniques include noticing thoughts and feelings, testing unhelpful beliefs, and strengthening helpful behaviours.

Sharon frames the work around the person in front of her. She adapts the style of sessions to match what that person finds helpful, whether that means practical strategies, reflective discussion, or skills practice. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are revised as needed.

Sessions are conducted in English and Sharon accepts international clients. Because costs vary by location, she uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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How her approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It helps people connect with what matters to them and take small workable steps towards those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early connections influence current responses, useful for attachment issues and relationship-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting pacing as needs change.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to use worksheets, practice skills between meetings and review progress in a way that fits everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and LGBT-related issues. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, body image and caregiver stress.

What style of therapy does she use?

She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches. The emphasis is practical work and clearer thinking about problems.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs how she adapts methods to different situations.

What credentials and region are listed?

Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS. She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.