Hello my name is Sharon and welcome to my profile.
Our sessions together will always be led by you, this will be your space to bring anything that you wish to the session. My aim is to best support you in any way I can which includes providing you with a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, whilst offering an environment that is non judgemental, where you can talk openly and freely with no influences and no pressure. My approach is open and empathetic, and is influenced by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
During our sessions, I may ask you questions around what you say, so we can deeply explore what is going on for you, which gives me the opportunity of understanding your life through your eyes, and together we can make sense of what is going on for you.
I have worked in both my private practice and external agencies, as a counsellor for a number of years, working with people who are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Bereavement, Self-esteem issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse and people who find themselves at a cross roads in life and are unsure of where they are going and want to explore what will be best for them.
I am qualified as an Integrative Counsellor to Level 4, a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist at Level 5, and hold a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. Although these are my main qualifications, in line with the guidelines and ethics of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (and because I enjoy it) I regularly attend courses designed to keep me updated on my core training, but also to learn new ways of working as a therapist to broaden my knowledge and most importantly to allow my clients to receive the best therapy they can receive from me. This also allows for my clients and myself to have a bigger skill set to bring into the room if needed.
I look forward to working with you.
Sharon
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #376880
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sharon McHugh. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sharon has been a huge help to me in building my confidence again after a traumatic relationship. I can see the woods from the trees now and I have Sharon to thank for helping me manage my feelings of anxiety and handling a difficult circumstance.
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Sharon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sharon is absolutely fantastic I can't sing her praises enough. I've never felt so at ease with anyone ever. Sharon really creates a safe space, makes you feel heard and is extremely validating, and just lovely. Highly highly recommend.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Sharon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd