Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS

Sharon Boyd is a warm, friendly and fully qualified therapist who brings seven years of experience to her practice. Trained in client-centered therapy, she creates a welcoming space where people can explore feelings, relationships and the challenges that life can present. Sharon works with a wide range of concerns including grief, anxiety, low mood, relationship and family difficulties, changes related to aging or illness, parenting stresses, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

She combines a genuinely caring attitude with professional practice and adheres to the BACP codes of ethics. Sharon holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate her professional registrations and commitment to recognised standards in counselling and psychotherapy. She values each person’s uniqueness and believes clients have the capacity to make meaningful change when given time, understanding and support.

Sharon offers an accepting, nonjudgmental approach and will work collaboratively to help clients uncover the right ways to manage their concerns. Aiming to reduce the difficulty of taking the first step, she strives to make the initial contact and ongoing sessions as approachable and helpful as possible, supporting clients toward clearer options and a greater sense of hope.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Care Online

Sharon uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of the work. This approach focuses on empathy, acceptance and listening so clients can explore feelings and find their own direction; it is often helpful for people facing grief, low mood, relationship challenges and identity concerns.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and situations where clients want concrete strategies and quick progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sharon works collaboratively to determine what fits best. She will discuss options with each client, taking into account their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt techniques as the work evolves.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to attend regularly, to continue work through life transitions, and to choose a format that feels most comfortable for the individual while working with a registered professional.