Sharon Parke, BACP
Sharon Parke is a counsellor with 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +10 more
About Sharon
Sharon Parke is a counsellor with 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Sharon aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s story.
She works from the view that clients are the experts on their own lives and brings a steady, supportive presence to sessions.
Background and approach
She supports people dealing with family conflict, relationship concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues. Sharon also addresses workplace strain, self-esteem problems and the emotional weight of major life changes. Her practice includes helping people facing issues such as control struggles, domestic violence, fertility stress and sexual assault or abuse.
She pays attention to how guilt, shame and forgiveness affect day-to-day functioning. Sharon also engages with multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination as they arise in people’s lives. Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps that feel doable.
Sessions aim to build on strengths and find ways to cope better with hard moments. The overall goal is to help people move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are set together.
Sharon encourages small changes that add up over time and offers a calm space to talk through painful or confusing experiences.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 99542 | November 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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Another approach emphasises stabilising after trauma by teaching grounding and coping skills. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and build a sense of safety inside the body and the mind, which can make it easier to talk about painful memories when ready.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to fit each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls let you keep visual contact while speaking through difficult topics. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, day-to-day coping help, or keeping therapy going between longer sessions. Overall, these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma, grief and relationship worries.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasising people’s existing strengths and clear steps to cope better.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in counselling and therapeutic settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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