Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS
Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused approaches to help with depression, anxiety and stress.
About Sharon
Sharon Boyd is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused approaches to help with depression, anxiety and stress. She works in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel respectful and compassionate. She will tailor conversations to each person's situation and priorities.
With 13 years of experience, Sharon draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide sessions. She blends strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and try new behaviours.
Background and approach
She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to strengthen emotional understanding and connection in the therapeutic space. Common concerns Sharon addresses include LGBT-related matters, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, and dissociation.
This range means sessions can focus on immediate coping skills or on deeper patterns that affect day-to-day life. Sessions are driven by what the person wants to change. Sharon listens, reflects, and introduces techniques that fit each person’s pace.
She helps set small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming. People who choose Sharon often look for a calm, collaborative approach. She aims to help people build practical tools and clearer ways of relating to thoughts and feelings.
The goal is to support steadier mood and better coping over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 110267 | April 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-04498 | November 2024 |
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
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 work. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day life, and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process helps shape a plan people can actually use between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their routine. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression along with LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional areas include attachment difficulties, body image and caregiver stress.
What is Sharon's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, combining talking with practical exercises. She tailors techniques to each person's needs and encourages small, manageable steps.
How much experience does Sharon have?
Sharon has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health and counselling settings. That experience informs how she adapts approaches for different concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices from the United Kingdom. Those are the credentials listed for her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Sharon accepts international clients as part of her practice.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 the therapist's availability.
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