Sharon Parke, BACP

Sharon Parke is a UK-credentialed therapist with 17 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. She works with individuals to identify practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings and to rebuild a sense of balance when relationships or life circumstances become difficult.

Sharon approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on strengths that can be mobilised to overcome current challenges. Clients can expect collaborative, compassionate support as they take steps toward greater wellbeing. Taking the first step to seek change is recognized as an act of courage, and Sharon offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout the process.

She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Sharon aims to create a space where clients feel heard and supported while working toward more fulfilling and happier lives.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Support

Sharon draws on a person-centered way of working that recognises each client as the expert of their own life - this approach prioritises listening, respect, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals and discover strengths to build on. She also offers trauma-informed practice when working with experiences of trauma and abuse - this involves careful pacing, validation of reactions, and an emphasis on safety and stabilization to support recovery.

For stress, anxiety, and life changes Sharon uses skills-based coping strategies that help people develop practical tools for managing difficult emotions and everyday challenges. These techniques focus on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and creating actionable plans for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Sharon works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, access from home or work, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can engage in the format that suits them best.