Sharon Boyd

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT concerns
• Grief and loss

About Sharon

Sharon Boyd works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression using practical talking therapy and structured techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has 13 years of professional experience in the UK.

Sharon uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. She combines practical skill-building with discussion so people can manage difficult feelings and daily pressures. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals and trying specific strategies between meetings.

Her work includes support for people facing identity-related concerns, the effects of past abuse, and persistent low mood. She also helps with relationship patterns linked to attachment, and practical problems such as communication and control issues. Sharon can talk through bereavement and the ongoing strain of caregiving.

She has worked with people who have neurodiverse presentations and with those affected by adoption or foster care histories. Other areas she is familiar with include body image, dissociation and complex co-morbidity. Her practice aims to make therapy understandable and actionable.

Sharon meets people in English and accepts international clients. If a reader wants to begin, they choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Sharon uses different approaches in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression and stress-related avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to alter unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication, and it can help with trust, attachment issues and repeated relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on the person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list which session formats she offers, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions allow practical continuity of care across locations, which can suit people living abroad or with busy schedules.

Topics Sharon lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Sharon

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she uses CBT and DBT approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

Sharon has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with any professional bodies?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients as stated in her profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.