My speciality is childhood trauma, I also have a vast amount of experience working with clients who have presented issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, drug & alcohol addiction, eating disorders, lack of direction in life.
I have worked within a number of organisations supporting individuals, couples and young people.
As an integrative therapist and life coach my key principles of my approach is that I build an empathic relationship formed from non-judgment. I explore how the unconscious mind contributes to thoughts and feelings which can affect your behaviour, followed by solution focused therapy to change the current circumstances.
Sessions usually include exploring what you are hoping to achieve by the time you finish your sessions and exploring a plan we can work towards in order for you to achieve your desired outcome. Sessions may include work to be done out of sessions. I do not offer one-off sessions as I want to ensure the clients I work with see results by the time we have finished working together.
I continually undergo professional development to ensure I am adding value to all who I work with. Some of the CPD training I have completed includes: Play therapy, Sex therapy, Couples therapy, Working with metaphors, Understanding eating disorders, Anger management.
I am also a member of BACP (British association of counselling and psychotherapy) and Association of coaching to ensure I am accountable to a national organisation.
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Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #336606
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She is absolutely incredible! She knows just how to uplift you and see things from a new perspective. She’s great at challenging your thoughts and helping you develop better ones
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Sharlin for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sharlin has been wonderful in helping me deal with family related stress, she also checks on you often and is on top of your goals to help you achieve them.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Sharlin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sharlin is an incredible therapist. I feel like I’m in a much better place than I was last year, I barely recognise the person I was last year or the mind frame I was in! I want to thank Sharlin so much for all her support and guidance, she really helped me to change my thinking and rewire some negative thoughts and habits. I've recommended BetterHelp to others because of Sharlin. I’ve actually made the decision to stop therapy now but if I ever do come back on here for whatever reason, I'll be aiming to look for Sharlin if she’s still on BetterHelp. Thanks so much again to Sharlin.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Sharlin for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m currently en route to seeing my mum for the first time in 2 years and honestly Sharlin helped me get here. Broken family relationships are 1 of my numerous issues but she’s patiently listened to me and guided me to understanding how I feel while exercising boundaries. I’ve had many a therapist but Sharlin is worth every blessed penny. She cares and it’s evident. Most importantly, she knows her sh*t.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Sharlin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Listens and attentive, remembers what you've said
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Sharlin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem