Sharon Strickland

Sharon Strickland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a gentle, person-focused style. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about difficult feelings.

Sharon listens to what matters to each person. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low to make sense of their experience. She also supports those dealing with relationship worries, parenting strain, work change and concerns about body image.

Her way of working draws on a few different approaches so sessions can be shaped to each person's needs. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that feel manageable. Sharon pays attention to how past relationships and early patterns might still affect daily life.

Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. People are encouraged to set the pace and to bring whatever feels important that week. The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and to find ways of coping that fit real life.

Sharon has four years of experience supporting adults and young people through common mental health challenges. She offers English-language counselling in the UK and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users follow the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How Sharon's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their priorities at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps people identify their own solutions. This approach suits people wanting a warm, listening relationship to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses straightforward techniques to try different ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, panic, phobias and low mood.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early patterns influence current emotions and reactions. It can help people understand repeating patterns and build more helpful ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online counselling, check which session formats are available before you book. Confirm options through the Start Therapy flow on the site. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for appointments.