Sharon Parke , BACP

Sharon Parke is a counsellor with 17 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Sharon also supports people facing career pressures, workplace strain, fertility-related worry, and struggles with self-esteem and self-love.

She approaches work in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sharon treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals, not on jargon or abstract theory.

Sharon has worked with a wide range of life challenges, including coping with major life changes, domestic violence, control issues, and compassion fatigue. She also attends to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and issues that affect LGBT people and women. Her practice aims to be attentive to how culture and identity shape people’s experiences.

In sessions Sharon offers time to talk, reflect and try new ways of handling difficult feelings. She will help clients identify what matters most and plan manageable steps forward. The emphasis is on realistic tools people can use between appointments.

People who contact Sharon typically find a calm, steady presence and a practical focus. She supports people through both short-term difficulties and longer, deeper issues, working at a pace set by the client.

Approaches that guide online work and practical online support

Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasises building strengths and coping strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety; it helps people notice patterns and try small changes that make daily life easier. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and managing difficult memories in a paced way so people can regain a sense of control and calm when past hurts affect current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss different options and collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant to the client's goals and life circumstances.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for fuller conversations and non-verbal cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want more frequent, brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life, or other commitments.