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Sharon Horwood

Sharon Horwood

BACP

United Kingdom

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Compassionate counsellor with lived experience

Profile at a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 404880
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Client-centred approach
  • Video call sessions
  • Parenting support

About Sharon

Sharon Horwood is a counsellor based in Southend-on-Sea who brings three years of practice and personal experience to her work. She has lived through a life-changing brain injury and draws on that personal perspective when supporting clients. Sharon works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She also helps those dealing with anger, motivation, grief and career questions.

Her approach starts from the idea that each person knows their own story best. She uses client-centred therapy to create a calm space where clients can talk and be heard. Sessions focus on what matters now and practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Sharon is comfortable helping people who want support with parenting concerns and those coping with major life changes. She also offers help around trauma and abuse, mood disorders, panic, dissociation and issues linked to chronic pain or brain injury. Her work includes coaching-style conversations when clients want clearer goals and direction.

Sessions are offered in English and take place by video call. Sharon uses messaging only for the initial assessment and to arrange appointments. She keeps a flexible schedule to fit around clients' commitments.

Deciding to start therapy can feel daunting and Sharon aims to make that step manageable. She invites clients to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session according to her availability.

Client-centred work and online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what the client brings to the session. The counsellor offers empathic reflection and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Sharon also brings lived experience of brain injury into her practice, which can help when clients wish to discuss recovery, family impact or changes in identity. That personal perspective can make practical conversations about coping and adjustment easier to hold during sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Sharon will work with clients to decide what methods and goals suit their needs and preferences. She aims for a collaborative process where direction and pace are agreed together.

Sharon offers video call sessions and uses messaging only for the initial assessment and booking. Please confirm the full range of session options before booking. Online sessions can be easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and let people attend from wherever they are. They also allow shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings to keep progress steady.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people coping with stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, anger and motivation concerns, grief, parenting questions and career decisions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practises client-centred therapy, which means conversations focus on the client's priorities and strengths with the counsellor following the client's lead.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of counselling experience and also draws on her own lived experience of a life-changing brain injury when relevant to sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom, operating from Southend-on-Sea.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are used?

Sharon works by video call and uses messaging only for the assessment and to arrange sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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