About Sharon
Sharon Parke is a counsellor with 17 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Sharon also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues and challenges around self-esteem.
She welcomes LGBT clients and brings a respectful, non-judgemental stance to each meeting. Sharon believes the client is the expert in their own story and looks for the strengths already present.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on simple, practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon. She aims to make the process feel manageable and to help clients spot small changes that build over time. Her background includes long-term professional experience in services that address family conflict, workplace strain and compassion fatigue.
That experience informs a practical approach to coping with life changes and career-related pressure. Sharon is familiar with issues such as domestic violence, fertility concerns, and sexual assault and abuse. In session she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the person in front of her.
The work often covers guilt, shame and forgiveness, as well as multicultural concerns and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Sharon also helps people explore recovery from controlling or narcissistic relationships. People who come for therapy tend to want clear focus and usable tools.
Sharon supports that by helping set attainable goals and checking progress together. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Sharon is listed here; the rest shows what else Sharon works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear conversation and practical steps. One commonly used approach is short-term problem-focused work, which helps people break down worries into manageable parts and develop coping skills for stress and anxiety. Another frequently helpful method is trauma-informed support, which gently addresses past harm and builds strategies for managing triggers and distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will discuss goals, preferences and how issues show up in day-to-day life. Together the therapist and client decide which techniques to try and review progress as they go, adapting the plan when needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows brief check-ins when a full session is not possible, and offers ways to continue work between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions to match the client’s needs and home routine without promising a particular format.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What types of problems does Sharon help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Other areas include trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and workplace issues.
How would you describe her way of working?
Sharon works in a practical, conversational way that looks for strengths. Sessions aim for clear steps and small changes that feel achievable.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working across areas such as family conflict, compassion fatigue and life transitions.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I attend sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online, phone or in-person sessions offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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