Sharon Lenihan, BACP
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Flexible online sessions
About Sharon Lenihan
She creates a warm, accepting, and non-judgemental space where clients can be listened to and believed. Her practice is collaborative and tailored to each person, drawing on person-centred principles, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic ideas, and mindfulness-based techniques. Rather than asking clients to fit a single model, she adapts her ways of working to suit individual needs and moves at a pace that respects past experience and current capacity.
Together with clients, Sharon works to process overwhelming experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of safety, self-trust, and resilience. Many people she supports seek help for shame, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and the lasting effects of trauma, and she aims to offer a steady, supportive presence as they make sense of these challenges.
Before training as a counsellor, Sharon spent several years in safeguarding roles supporting individuals and families through crisis, risk, and complex systems. That background informs her ability to hold sensitive material and to provide grounded, trauma-aware support. Sharon is qualified with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharon Lenihan have?
Sharon has 5 years of experience working as a counsellor and supporting people affected by trauma and related difficulties.
Is Sharon Lenihan a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sharon Lenihan provide therapy?
Sharon provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharon Lenihan located?
Sharon is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sharon Lenihan as my therapist?
You can work with Sharon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharon Lenihan work with international clients?
Yes, Sharon works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharon Lenihan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Sharon commonly draws on person-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques in her practice. Person-centred therapy focuses on providing an empathic, non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace of exploration and feel heard; it is helpful for building self-trust and addressing relationship or identity concerns. CBT offers practical, structured ways to understand and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and some trauma-related responses. Mindfulness-based techniques help people develop present-moment awareness and calm, which can be useful for managing overwhelming emotions and improving everyday coping.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sharon works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work feels constructive and manageable.
Online therapy sessions - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographical limits. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life and to access support from registered professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping therapy remain consistent and accessible over time.