Sharon Belshaw , BACP

Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor who helps people deal with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing grief, addictions, sleep or eating difficulties, career change and caregiver stress. Sharon works with people coping with midlife changes, postpartum depression and other mood or panic issues.

She has around 15 years of experience in a range of settings. These include GP surgeries, education, a brain injury centre, corporate workplaces and the third sector. She has also held roles as a clinical lead and now works as a CEO within a related organisation.

In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR and hypnotherapy alongside trauma-focused work. Sharon aims to be warm and engaging and to adapt sessions so they fit around childcare, caring duties and work commitments.

Her practice is informed by ongoing professional development and research. She has won a Health and Social Care award and has had an article published in a national journal. She also offers coaching and management consultations for workplace and life issues in addition to therapeutic work.

People wanting to begin are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button. After a short matching questionnaire, they can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sessions operate on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How Sharon's approaches translate to online therapy

Sharon uses cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR alongside trauma-focused work in her practice. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical steps to change them, which can help with anxiety, mood and sleep issues. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories by combining focused recall with bilateral stimulation, aiming to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try and how to pace the work. Changes can be reviewed regularly so the plan fits what you need.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats when booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some therapy tasks, such as brief homework or calm-down exercises, easier to use between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals often work this way and will explain which practical format suits you when you arrange sessions.