Sharon Belshaw , BACP
Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor with 15 years' experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Sharon
Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor with 15 years' experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma and life changes. She works in a warm, engaging way and aims to make sessions fit around clients' daily demands. Sharon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
She has worked in GP practices, schools, a brain injury centre, corporate settings and the third sector. That variety means she is used to different kinds of pressures and schedules.
Background and approach
Sharon also has experience coaching staff and providing management consultations for workplace wellbeing. Trauma work is a central part of her practice, including sexual trauma and broader abuse-related difficulties. She uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, hypnotherapy and trauma-focused therapy to address distress and intrusive memories.
Sessions focus on what the client needs most in the moment. Sharon keeps up with research and continuous professional development to shape her practice. She has held clinical lead roles and now works as a CEO within an organisation, bringing leadership experience into how she structures care and supports clients' goals.
Practical concerns such as childcare, caring responsibilities and work pressures are acknowledged and accommodated where possible. Sharon aims to help people manage symptoms, rebuild daily routines and find ways to cope better with relationships, grief, addiction or career transitions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 113899 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon treats this as a collaborative decision based on each person's needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss what to expect from different methods and adapt plans as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps the work. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sharon help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and loss, plus relationship and career issues. Addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems are also within her practice.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sharon adopts a warm, engaging approach and aims to be flexible around life demands. She works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps that fit daily routines.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years' experience across GP practices, education, a brain injury centre, corporate settings and the third sector. She has also coached staff and provided management consultations.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 therapist availability.
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