Sharon Shaw , BACP

Sharon Shaw is a psychotherapist who brings both personal and professional experience to her practice. She studied to masters level and has undertaken ten years of personal therapy, a journey that has informed her writing and clinical work; she has authored five books about that process and is looking to publish them in 2026. With ten years working directly as a psychotherapist, Sharon supports people across the lifespan and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, focusing on how relationships and past experiences shape current patterns.

She has particular expertise in relational dynamics and in supporting survivors of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, including narcissistic abuse and related behaviours. Sharon also works with clients dealing with infidelity, depression, addictions, and a wide range of other presenting concerns. Her therapeutic manner is authentic, warm, and interactive, and she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion for every person she meets.

Rejecting limiting labels, Sharon frames therapy as a collaborative process in which people can learn, grow, heal, and change. Her approach weaves cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic perspectives, and psychodynamic ideas within a narrative therapy framework, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each individual’s specific needs. Seeking change takes strength, and Sharon aims to support and empower those ready to take that step. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw draws on established therapeutic methods to guide online work in a way that is practical and client-focused. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or CBT - involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with different behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it offers clear strategies for change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current emotional needs and patterns, helping clients understand attachment styles and improve intimacy, trust, and relational safety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and the client’s own capacity for growth; the therapist offers a nonjudgmental, accepting presence to support self-exploration and personal insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. The work is framed as a partnership in which the therapist and client decide together what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Sharon can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations and to fit therapy into busy lives without sacrificing continuity of care.