Sharon BoydBACP, NCPS

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who combines practical therapy approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and loss. She works in a straightforward and respectful way. Sharon aims to shape conversations and plans around each person's needs and goals.

With 13 years of experience, Sharon has helped people navigate trauma and abuse and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports those dealing with depression and the strain of caregiving. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns, including attachment issues, body image and communication problems.

Sharon uses several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and next steps. Attachment-focused work helps when past relationships affect current trust and closeness.

Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth. Sharon listens, then helps people try small changes and new ways of handling difficult moments. She adapts pace and tools to suit what the person brings to each meeting.

People seeking help for pregnancy and childbirth related worries may find her approach helpful for stress, anxiety and grief that can arise around this time. The initial meeting focuses on what matters most to the person and on simple, achievable steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small changes to improve mood and reduce worry. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and connection now, which can be useful when past hurt affects present relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss options and try methods that suit the person's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress is reviewed.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to support people managing stress, anxiety and life transitions, while keeping a focus on practical steps and goals.