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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma‑informed care
- Compassion fatigue
About Sharon-Lin
Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with three years' experience supporting people in the United Kingdom. Sharon-Lin Harwood focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and compassion fatigue, and she also helps with caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed way of working.
Sharon-Lin prefers to look at what has happened to a person rather than what is ‘‘wrong’’ with them. Sessions are practical and aim to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping. She brings clear explanations and step-by-step strategies into sessions so people know what to expect.
Her work often involves addressing reactions to traumatic events and the wear of caring roles. She supports healthcare professionals experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms, compassion fatigue or moral injury. She also helps people with social anxiety who want to manage fear and improve confidence in social situations.
Sharon-Lin draws on a small set of established therapeutic methods to match the needs of each person. She adapts the pace and focus according to how someone is coping in the moment. Sessions balance talking about experiences with practising skills and techniques between meetings.
People can expect clear goals and regular review of progress. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into everyday life. This approach aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first few meetings.
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How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Sharon-Lin commonly uses a small set of evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behavioural work involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing focuses on processing upsetting memories to lessen their emotional intensity. Compassion-focused methods teach ways to reduce self-criticism and build a kinder inner response, which can help with compassion fatigue and shame.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person’s concerns, goals and how they respond to early sessions. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to use and how quickly to move between them.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work and caring commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or camera-off sessions for lower bandwidth or less visual focus. Registered professionals aim to make remote therapy practical and usable within everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon-Lin commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is trauma-informed and practical. Sessions combine discussing experiences with learning and practising skills to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. That experience is focused on anxiety, trauma and occupational stress for healthcare workers.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Use 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.