- Client-centred therapy
- Video call sessions
- Supports career concerns
About Sharon
Sharon Horwood is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and anger. Sharon also supports clients dealing with grief, trauma, life changes and career questions, and draws on her own experience of a life-changing brain injury in her work.
Sharon sees people who want help finding motivation and building confidence. She listens for the practical problems behind the feelings and helps people break them into smaller steps. Her style is straightforward and focused on what people can do next rather than long theoretical discussion.
She uses client-centred therapy, which puts the person's perspective at the heart of the sessions. That means conversations are shaped around each person's priorities and pace rather than a fixed checklist. Sharon encourages people to notice their strengths and to set manageable goals between meetings.
Sharon often works with young adults thinking about study, work and relationships, and with people reassessing career or life direction. She is used to talking about attachment, mood and trauma-related concerns, as well as practical issues like managing panic, social anxiety and chronic illness. Her background includes supporting people affected by traumatic brain injury, where she draws on personal insight to inform her approach.
She uses video calls for sessions and messaging only for the initial assessment and arranging appointments. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they choose to book.
How client-centred practice fits with online therapy
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the centre of conversations. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what the person says and follows their lead on what matters most. This approach suits people who want a space to talk through decisions about study, work, relationships and identity.Sharon's experience with life-changing injury also informs how she supports people working through grief, trauma or changes in ability. That lived perspective can help when the practical day-to-day effects of an event need to be talked through alongside emotions. The focus is on the client's priorities, whether that is building confidence, reducing panic or planning next steps in career or education.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and the two of you will decide together how to proceed. That collaborative choice shapes how sessions are run and what is tried between meetings.
This profile indicates Sharon uses video calls for therapy and messaging only for the initial assessment and arranging sessions. If you need other formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time, which helps maintain continuity of care.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sharon works with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, anger, grief, trauma and career questions, among other issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She practises client-centred therapy, focusing on the person's own priorities and strengths and helping them set small, practical steps between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience as a counsellor and draws on lived experience of a life-changing brain injury when relevant to clients' concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video call sessions for therapy and uses messaging only for the assessment and to arrange appointments. Confirm current options when booking.
How are sessions billed and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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