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Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses trauma-focused and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression.

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About Sharon

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses trauma-focused and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She works with LGBT-related concerns and with those affected by trauma and abuse. Sharon brings 13 years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

Her sessions are conversational and tailored to each person. She listens first to understand what matters to you. Then she and the client agree goals and practical steps to try between sessions.

Background and approach

Sharon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and still move towards what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas shape how she thinks about relationships and trust, especially after loss or disruption.

The focus is on rebuilding a sense of safety and connection at a pace that feels manageable. Clients can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging for flexibility. International clients are supported and sessions are offered in English.

Sharon asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process. Her style is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on small, doable changes. Progress is viewed as steady steps rather than instant fixes, and plans are adjusted as needs evolve.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	110267	April 2026
NCPS	NCS22-04498	November 2024

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sharon names

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Therapeutic approaches suitable for online sessions

Sharon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. ACT is practical and helps when anxiety, depression or avoidance get in the way of everyday life.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past harm and abuse. This approach focuses on stabilising symptoms, building coping skills and gradually working through distressing memories at a manageable pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with you about your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around life. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions avoid the need for a camera, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people access therapy across different time zones and busy schedules, and make it possible to continue work with an experienced therapist even when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression and supports people dealing with trauma and abuse. LGBT-related concerns are also a listed focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and client-centred, with practical steps agreed together. The work aims to be respectful, paced to the individual and focused on achievable change.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and trauma-related issues. That experience informs how she adapts sessions for different needs.

Which credentials does she hold and where does she practise?

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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