Sharon Horwood
Counselling
Psychotherapist in Southend
Therapy for burnout, trauma, and illness
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Do you feel stuck in life, unsure who you are now or where you are heading next?
You might be reading this feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly struggling to hold things together. When you are living with trauma, burnout, or a sense of being lost, even small decisions can feel heavy, and the future can seem uncertain or out of reach. You do not need to have the answers right now, and you do not need to pretend things are okay.
My understanding of this does not come from theory alone. Years ago, a stroke changed everything for me, my family, and my children. I went from running a successful business to learning how to live with a disability. I experienced isolation, fear, and a deep sense of not knowing who I was anymore. I know how disorienting that can feel.
That journey is what brings me here. Not to offer quick fixes or empty reassurance, but to meet you where you are, to sit alongside you in the difficulty, and to support you as you begin to find your way forward, at your own pace.
Here’s How We Can Work Together
Hello, I’m Sharon, a counsellor or psychotherapist. I offer counselling or therapy in Southend-on-sea (or anywhere in the UK online).
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about exploring together. I meet you where you are, without trying to fix you; you are not broken. I want to understand your reality. My approach focuses on uncovering your own wisdom because you are the expert on your life. Whether, you're suffering low self-esteem and self-worth or anyone navigating the impact of illness or injury, I will offer support with empathy and understanding.
If medical trauma has changed your world
Stroke, brain injury, chronic illness - these experiences don’t just change your body, they change everything. Your relationships, your sense of self, your future plans. I get it because I’ve lived it.
Together, we’ll process not just what happened to you, but who you’re becoming now.
Come and see me in Prittlewell, Southend-on-sea or online.
If you’re a man who’s been told to “just get on with it”
You’ve been taught men don’t cry, don’t struggle, and certainly don’t need therapy. But what happens when work stress becomes unbearable, your relationship is falling apart, health issues scare you, or depression feels like a constant weight? Struggling doesn’t make you weak - it makes you human. Here, there’s no judgment about showing vulnerability, only respect for the courage it takes to talk about your feelings, show your humanity and to seek support.
Get in touch.
If you’re a young adult feeling lost
I spent years as a hairdresser and mentor, helping young people discover their potential.
If you're feeling lost in life, facing quarter life crisis, asking yourself, 'is this burnout?' or maybe you feel anxious all the time, feel stuck, you cant cope with stress anymore. Is it career anxiety, work or relationship stress. I can help, we"ll figure it out together.
ANXIETY
If you're drowning in stress or burnout -
Whether it’s work pressure, burnout from taking on too much, anxiety that won’t quit, depression and low mood, anger that feels out of control, workplace bullying, seasonal depression, relationship difficulties, borderline personality disorder, or self-harm - you need more than “self-care tips.” You need someone who understands that sometimes just getting through the day feels like an achievement. Let’s create a safe space where that’s enough, and we’ll build from there.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You’ve already shown incredible courage by reading this far. That tells me you’re ready to do something different, even if you’re scared. That’s okay .... courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s moving forward despite it.
Let’s have a conversation about where you are right now and where you’d like to be. No pressure, no judgment, just two people talking either in person in Southend on sea or online, lets see what’s possible.
