Sharon Shaw, BACP

Relational psychotherapist focused on trauma recovery

Trauma and abuse
Relationships and intimacy
Stress and addictions

About Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional practice. She studied to masters level and has also undertaken ten years of personal therapy, a lived experience she draws on to encourage deeper self-awareness and to help people understand and shift restrictive thoughts and stuck emotions. Shaw has written five books about her journey and is planning to publish them in 2026.

She works with clients across the lifespan and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, specialising in relational dynamics, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, narcissistic abuse and behaviour, infidelity, depression and addictive behaviours. Her wider practice encompasses stress, anxiety, grief, family and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career challenges, and other complex presentations.

Her therapeutic style is authentic, warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion. She avoids limiting labels and supports clients to learn, grow and change. Shaw combines cognitive-behavioural methods with humanistic and psychodynamic ideas, working within a narrative framework to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) credentials. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sharon Shaw have?

Sharon Shaw has 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and has also undertaken 10 years of personal therapy.

Is Sharon Shaw a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Sharon Shaw provide therapy?

Sharon Shaw provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Shaw located?

Sharon Shaw is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sharon Shaw as my therapist?

When working with clients, Sharon Shaw offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Please note she is not currently accepting new clients; this information describes the formats she uses when available.

Does Sharon Shaw work with international clients?

Yes, Sharon Shaw does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Shaw cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, use the "Start Therapy" button on this page to view up-to-date information.

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 a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging. Please be aware of current availability before booking.

Attachment, Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online

Sharon Shaw integrates several well-established approaches to support change in online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - it can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues by increasing understanding and emotional safety.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so people can find their own solutions and build self-esteem, confidence and clarity about life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; it is practical for managing anxiety, low mood, stress and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to prioritise and how to adapt them over time. Registered professionals and therapists often blend techniques to suit the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility and access: video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions provide ease of access, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer written communication. These options make ongoing therapy more manageable around work, family and life commitments.

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