Sharen Robertson, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 390317
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ADHD and autism
About Sharen
Sharen Robertson is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship concerns. She works with people facing addictions, grief, parenting strain, career changes and the practical challenges of ADHD and autism. Sharen also supports those dealing with ageing and geriatric issues and the impact of chronic illness and caregiving stress.
Her way of working is warm and down to earth. She listens first and helps people name what is hard. She offers practical coping skills and longer-term tools so people can manage day-to-day life more easily. Sessions focus on what is useful now and on small steps that build confidence.
Sharen draws on several psychological approaches to shape sessions to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with values and action, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful patterns, and Attachment-based ideas when relationships are central. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and client-centred listening are also part of her practice.
She brings 14 years of clinical experience and personal insight into trauma, domestic abuse and relationship breakdown. That combination informs a practical, empathetic style aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to make choices.
Work begins by identifying what matters most to the client and making a straightforward plan. Sharen encourages honest conversations about limits, safety and realistic goals so people can move forward at a pace that suits them.
Her way of working is warm and down to earth. She listens first and helps people name what is hard. She offers practical coping skills and longer-term tools so people can manage day-to-day life more easily. Sessions focus on what is useful now and on small steps that build confidence.
Sharen draws on several psychological approaches to shape sessions to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with values and action, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful patterns, and Attachment-based ideas when relationships are central. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and client-centred listening are also part of her practice.
She brings 14 years of clinical experience and personal insight into trauma, domestic abuse and relationship breakdown. That combination informs a practical, empathetic style aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to make choices.
Work begins by identifying what matters most to the client and making a straightforward plan. Sharen encourages honest conversations about limits, safety and realistic goals so people can move forward at a pace that suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce anxiety and change behaviour. This approach suits problems like insomnia, worry and low mood. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help when trust or intimacy are themes in sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and workable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy after relocating or when managing long-term illness, since sessions can be scheduled around other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Sharen supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens, helps you name what is hard, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with trauma, domestic abuse, ADHD, autism and long-term illness alongside other concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.