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Sharon Palmer

Sharon Palmer

BACP

United Kingdom

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Understanding, practical counselling support

Profile at a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 110762
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Family focus
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Goal focused

About Sharon

Sharon Palmer is a counsellor with 11 years' experience who offers humanistic integrative practice. She is a BACP counsellor and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sharon writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.

Her starting point is an integrative way of working that draws on several evidence-based methods. She blends cognitive approaches with person-centred listening and psychodynamic ideas to untangle patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth, with time spent on small, manageable steps that fit everyday life.

Sharon helps people talk through communication breakdowns, feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, and difficulties at work. She also supports people dealing with loneliness, life purpose questions, and seasonal mood changes. Multicultural concerns and issues common in young adulthood are part of her practice.

Sharon offers reflective supervision alongside client work, and her approach is respectful and compassionate. She works collaboratively to set goals and check progress so people know what they are working toward. Her style suits those who want thoughtful conversation framed by practical tools.

Sessions are provided from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients are invited to follow the site's booking flow to see if they feel this is the right fit.

How Sharon blends practical methods for online work

Sharon describes her practice as integrative, using several evidence-based techniques to help people make changes. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping in daily life. Person-centred work offers a non-judgemental space where clients lead the conversation and feel heard, useful for building self-esteem and exploring relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Sharon collaborates with each person to identify what feels most helpful, combining methods as needed and checking in on progress. This means the plan can change as goals become clearer and different strategies are tried.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, shorten travel time, and allow people to connect from different locations within the United Kingdom. It can also support a mix of practical exercises and reflective conversations that suit parents managing busy schedules.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharon support?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, low self-esteem and life changes, plus related issues such as workplace strain and social anxiety.

What is Sharon's style in therapy?

She uses a humanistic integrative approach, combining practical techniques with empathic listening to help people make small, useful changes.

How much experience does Sharon have?

She has 11 years of experience working as a counsellor and also provides clinical supervision as part of her practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sharon?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Sharon?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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