Sharon Horwood, BACP

Sharon Horwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice and a BACP registration. She draws on her own lived experience alongside professional work to help people manage stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. Sharon aims to make first steps feel possible and straightforward for people who are worried or uncertain.

Sharon works in a clear, person-focused way. She believes people know their own story and brings a calm, listening approach to conversations about anger, relationships and motivation. She also supports people coping with major life changes, including recovery after a brain injury and its effects on daily life.

Short, practical conversations are typical in sessions. Sharon uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people feel heard and to build on their strengths. That approach focuses on listening closely and following what each person brings to the room.

She can talk through issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, career decisions and mood difficulties. Sharon also supports people facing social anxiety, panic attacks, dissociation and problems linked to chronic illness or traumatic brain injury.

Sessions are offered by video call and phone, and messaging is used for assessment and booking. Sharon's aim is to help people find clearer next steps, whether that is short-term coaching or longer emotional work. She keeps her style straightforward, warm and focused on what the person wants to change.

How Client-Centred work fits with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and making space for the person to lead the conversation. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them notice their own resources, which can help with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Sharon also brings practical, experience-based support for people managing grief, trauma, chronic illness and life-changing events. That style is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which ideas to try and which goals to set, so the approach adapts to each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call and phone, with messaging used for assessment and arranging appointments. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Messaging is helpful for brief check-ins or quick scheduling. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and mobility needs while keeping the focus on practical next steps and steady progress.