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Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses person-focused care to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression.

About Sharon

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses person-focused care to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where clients can talk through difficult experiences. Sharon lists BACP and NCPS among her credentials and brings 13 years of experience in this field.

Sharon adapts her style to each person. She listens first and then works with people to decide what to try next.

Background and approach

Her approach is practical and straightforward, so sessions often include talking, trying new ways to respond to feelings, and setting small goals between meetings. Her work covers a range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, and long-term struggles such as attachment or control problems.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and those facing caregiver stress or body image worries. Sharon is experienced with mood difficulties and complex presentations where more than one issue is present.

Sharon works with commonly used approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, alongside attachment-focused and client-centred ways of working. She explains methods clearly and helps clients choose what feels most useful for them. Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients.

She invites people to take the first step and complete the initial matching process to arrange sessions that fit their life and needs.

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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

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it focuses on small, doable changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it often includes short exercises between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current ways of connecting and managing emotions, and can help with long-standing relationship or trust issues.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the person's life and pace.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and work in a longer format, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief check-ins, or need flexibility around work and time zones. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life with less travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sharon address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is Sharon's therapeutic style?

Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens first, then uses approaches like ACT, CBT and DBT to help people try new ways of coping.

What background does Sharon bring to sessions?

Sharon has 13 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy work within the UK context.

Which credentials does Sharon hold and where is she based?

She lists BACP and NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Sharon if I live outside the UK?

Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies 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 the therapist's availability.