Sharen Robertson , BACP

Sharen Robertson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and issues related to ADHD and autism. She works with people experiencing grief, addiction, intimacy concerns and career or parenting strain. Sharen draws on 14 years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration. Sharen uses a blend of practical talking therapy and skill-based work. She offers clear tools for coping with anxiety, routines for better sleep, and ways to manage mood swings and overwhelm. Conversations aim to be direct, warm and focused on what the person wants to change. Her approach often includes acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values. Cognitive techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-informed work is brought in where relationships and early patterns shape present problems. Sharen also uses techniques from dialectical and client-centred approaches to help regulate strong emotions and build self-acceptance. She regularly supports people through major life transitions, chronic illness, bereavement and recovery after abuse. Clients can expect practical steps as well as compassionate listening. Sharen draws on personal experience of loss and recovery alongside her clinical years to offer grounded support. She encourages people to discover their own strengths and take small, manageable steps toward change.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most to them and take small steps that match their values. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and life transitions by teaching acceptance and committed action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) shows how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and some eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful when relationship trust, boundaries or intimacy are central issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques as therapy progresses. This collaborative way helps people try different tools and keep what works for them.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy fit around work, caring duties or travel. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or want flexible, ongoing contact. These options offer practical flexibility while keeping the focus on therapeutic progress.