Sharlin Paul, BACP

Sharlin Paul uses an empathic, person-centred approach to help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. She brings ten years of experience and a BACP credential to her practice. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients find clarity and small ways forward.

She combines talking therapy with practical steps so progress feels tangible. Sessions often involve looking at how past experiences affect day-to-day feelings and behaviour. They also include tools and short exercises to try between appointments.

Sharlin has worked with people dealing with stress, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and issues around attachment and communication. She also supports those facing control issues, emptiness, hoarding, jealousy and questions about life purpose or money. Her practice includes work on social anxiety and phobia as well.

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. That mix allows space for exploring deeper patterns while also using practical techniques to reduce symptoms and build new habits.

She invites clients to set clear goals and to shape the pace of work together. The aim is steady, sustainable change rather than quick fixes. People who want a compassionate, goal-aware therapist often choose to work with her.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a supportive, non-judgemental relationship. It helps people feel heard and understood and is useful for building self-esteem and working through painful feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It offers practical tools and short exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores repeated patterns rooted in earlier experience. It can help people understand why they react in certain ways and make different choices over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which combination fits their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process may shift as issues change.

Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into busy lives, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. It can also let people use techniques and worksheets between meetings to keep progress moving. Check the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are arranged.