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In-person or online
Warm, supportive counselling and psychotherapy
I offer counselling for young adults finding their path, men who see seeking support as a challenge, those feeling anxious, stressed, or burnt out, and anyone navigating the impact of illness or injury.
When Life Changes Everything
Stroke, brain / life-changing injury, chronic illness, redundancy, divorce, or bereavement - these experiences don’t just change your circumstances, they change everything. Your relationships, your sense of self, your future plans. They can leave you feeling like a stranger in your own life. I get it because I’ve lived it. Together, we’ll process not just what happened to you, but who you’re becoming now and help you find your way in this new reality.
Support Specifically for Men
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.
For young people finding their way
Being young doesn’t mean your struggles are less valid. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, feeling uncertain about your future, battling low self-esteem, or simply don’t know what direction to take your life - these feelings matter.
I know what it’s like to struggle with confidence and feel lost about where you’re heading. Together, we’ll help you see new possibilities and build genuine confidence from the inside out. We’ll figure it out together.
If you 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.
Why Choose Therapy with Me?
More Than Just Listening - True Understanding
When you walk into my therapy room (or log into our online session), you’re not just another appointment in my day. You’re someone with a unique story, deserving of genuine care and attention. I don’t just hear your words - I listen for what you’re not saying, the emotions behind the experiences, and the strength you might not even know you possess.
My approach is simple yet powerful
I believe you already have the answers within you. My role isn’t to fix you or give you a list of what you should do. Instead, I walk alongside you as you rediscover your own wisdom, untangle complex feelings, and find your path forward.
When Life Throws You a Curveball
Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Maybe you’re dealing with unexpected health challenges, the aftermath of trauma, or simply feeling lost because nothing looks the way you thought it would. Perhaps you’re facing exam stress, workplace bullying, or carrying the weight of past experiences that won’t let you move forward.
You might be here because you’re:
• Looking for someone who truly gets it - not just professionally, but personally
• Struggling with trauma, brain injury, chronic fatigue, or supporting someone who is
• Feeling disconnected from the life you thought you’d be living
• Overwhelmed by work pressures, academic stress, or past bullying experiences
• Ready to stop just surviving and start genuinely living again
Whatever brought you here, you don’t have to face it alone anymore.
How We’ll Work Together
In Person: I offer face-to-face counselling in the heart of Prittlewell, Southend, Essex - a comfortable, private space where you can speak freely.
Online: Secure, confidential sessions via Google Meet, available anywhere in the UK. Same quality of care, from the comfort of your own space.
Session Details:
• 50-minute sessions that give us real time to explore and process
• Available Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Face-to-face sessions: £50
• Online sessions: from £45
• Concessions available for students, NHS workers, and those on low income - just ask
Session fees are reviewed annually each December 31st
What My Clients Say
Real People, Real Results
“My son came to Sharon full of sadness and not my happy boy. Fast forward a few months my son is happy and able to cope with his challenges. Sharon is top notch and more than worth the time and money. Thank you Sharon 🤗”
“You won’t find better 🩷”
“I fell into a dark hole which I thought I wouldn’t be able to escape, but then I went to therapy and I started to feel free again. Thank you Sharon.”
“Sharon really understands”
“Sharon has really helped my daughter with her self-confidence and ways to deal with her anxiety. In turn I have a much happier, less anxious child that doesn’t struggle to sleep anymore.”
“I have space to be my true self”
“Love Sharon. Been seeing her for over a year. She has been flexible with my changing needs - initially meeting weekly and now monthly. We all need a Sharon.”
“I started to feel free again”
Trusted by Fellow Professionals
Wisteria Talking Therapy, BACP Counsellor:
“Sharon is a very empathic counsellor. She has bounced back from adversity with a positive mindset and clearly offers the knowledge and experience gained through this to others.”
Elizabeth Cross, BACP Counsellor:
“Sharon is the most empathetic and understanding therapist. You will feel safe, heard and understood. Sharon always has the clients’ best interests at the centre of her work.”
Sue Spooner, DCounspsych, BACP:
“Sharon offers her clients a safe and calm environment where they experience a sense of being heard with empathic understanding. Sharon fully focuses on her clients, allowing them the space and time to explore their issues and work toward their goals.”
My Professional Foundation
As a BACP registered member with specialist training in Person-Centred Counselling and other therapeutic approaches, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to our work together. This isn’t just my job - it’s my calling, born from my own journey through life-changing challenges.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You’ve already shown incredible courage by considering therapy. That tells me you’re ready for change, even if it feels scary.
Whether you choose to meet me in my Prittlewell office or connect online, you’ll find the same warm, non-judgmental space where healing can begin.
Your journey toward feeling free again starts with a single conversation.