Sharon Brooks-Esprit, BACP

Sharon Brooks-Esprit is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to help clients find practical steps to feel steadier and more confident. Sharon keeps language simple and meetings straightforward so parents and busy people can understand what to expect.

Sharon’s practice is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she listens carefully and follows the client’s pace. She draws on techniques from other approaches when useful to address grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her background includes work in NHS mental health settings and in education, which informs a flexible approach to different situations.

People come to Sharon for help with parenting stress, family problems, codependency and separation issues as well as for support with anger, self-esteem and career concerns. She also supports those coping with bereavement, hospice and end-of-life concerns, multicultural issues, and problems arising from prejudice and discrimination. Sharon tailors sessions to what feels most helpful for the individual.

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical coping strategies alongside space to process difficult feelings. She encourages small steps and builds on each person’s strengths so they can manage day-to-day life more easily. The overall aim is to help people move forward with more confidence.

Sharon mixes a friendly, down-to-earth manner with clinical knowledge to create a relaxed atmosphere. She describes her style as open and occasionally light-hearted, while staying focused on meaningful progress.

Approaches and online therapy that adapt to your life

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps you find your own solutions rather than telling you what to do. This approach is useful for dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and stress because it focuses on what matters to you.

Sharon also draws on practical techniques from other methods when helpful, using small exercises or coping strategies to support change. These techniques can help with grief, anger, parenting strain and adjusting to life transitions by giving clear steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is worked out together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. This collaborative conversation helps decide which style and techniques to use as you move forward.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you prefer to see the counsellor. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options offer flexibility for appointments, quieter surroundings and different ways of sharing what’s on your mind.