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Sharon Belshaw, BACP

Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.

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About Sharon

Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, career questions and coping with big life changes. Sharon has 15 years of experience and works with people who are dealing with compassion fatigue and caregiving strain.

She trained in person-centred approaches and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-focused methods. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and hypnotherapy as tools to address distressing memories and strong emotional reactions.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs and pace. Sharon has worked across a range of settings including GP practices, educational services, a brain injury centre, corporate environments and the third sector. She has experience coaching staff, providing management consultation and supporting people with work-related stress as well as personal issues.

She keeps her practice informed by regular continuing professional development and by following relevant research. Sharon has held clinical leadership roles and currently serves as a CEO of an organisation, bringing practical insight into systems and service delivery. Her style is warm and engaging, with an emphasis on flexibility to fit around caring responsibilities, childcare and work commitments.

Sessions focus on practical steps, processing distressing memories as needed, and building coping strategies the person can use between appointments.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	113899	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How trauma-focused and evidence-based methods work online

Sharon uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful memories and reduce their emotional impact. This approach looks at the effects of trauma on day-to-day life and uses structured sessions to work through difficult material in a paced way.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and then practise different ways of responding. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is offered as a method to reprocess distressing memories; it involves guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences and the kind of support a person wants, then try methods that fit those needs. Treatment plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps therapy work best. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue, while chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, plus relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems and career changes.

What is Sharon's therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and person-centred, with practical steps and a pace set by the client. She combines talking therapy with targeted techniques to address distressing memories and unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sharon has 15 years of experience working in GP practices, education, a brain injury centre, corporate settings and the third sector, plus leadership roles in clinical services.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharon?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.