Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS

Sharon Boyd works from a person-centred stance, helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward. She uses practical talk and tailored plans to address stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma, grief and depression. Sharon aims to make the first step easier for those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She has 13 years of experience in counselling and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Sharon adapts sessions to each person, listening first and then agreeing goals together. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Her practice draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice and accept difficult thoughts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking patterns, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current feelings. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills when strong emotions need practical management.

Sharon pays attention to background issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and neurodiversity, body image and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, communication problems and complex mood challenges.

People who choose Sharon can expect a respectful and non-judgemental space. She works in plain language and will help set realistic, achievable steps. The aim is steady progress toward a more manageable, fulfilling life.

How these therapies work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical steps to change them. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences affect current emotions and ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss options with each person, and together they will choose methods that match goals and personal preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or to join from a different location when schedules change. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the exact options available before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.