- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD and autism
About Sharen
Sharen Robertson is a BACP-registered counsellor with 14 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, ADHD and autism-related challenges, and life transitions relevant to young adults.
Sharen helps people who are leaving home, starting work or study, or who feel behind in life. She offers practical skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep, coping with grief, and handling difficult relationships. Her background includes supporting people affected by substance misuse, domestic violence and human trafficking.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based work. Sessions focus on developing useful coping skills, improving emotional awareness, and practising new ways of relating to others. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques where emotional regulation is needed.
Sharen speaks from professional and personal experience of trauma, grief and relationship breakdown. She says that lived experience informs how she supports people and the practical skills she offers. The aim is to help clients find clearer ways to manage distress and to make day-to-day life more manageable.
Sharen accepts international clients and works in English. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes where a young adult wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them in everyday life to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It often involves practical exercises and short behaviour experiments between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can help when relationship difficulties or trust issues affect work, study or friendships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that aims to find what fits the client’s needs and preferences.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or caring commitments. They also let people access support when they live far from specialist services. Different formats may suit different needs - for example a shorter check-in can fit into a lunch break, and audio-only meetings require less bandwidth than video. Ask about the current session options when you book.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD and autism-related challenges, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques to teach practical skills and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, substance misuse recovery and relationship issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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