Sharen Robertson

Sharen Robertson offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship concerns, including experiences of narcissistic abuse. She helps with depression, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD and autism-related difficulties. Her approach is practical and client-focused, aiming to help people manage daily struggles and rebuild a sense of control.

Sharen has 14 years of clinical experience and is registered with the BACP, which is noted alongside her professional background. She draws on a range of psychotherapy approaches and tailors sessions to each person's needs. She describes her work as walking alongside people while offering skills to cope and process difficult experiences.

Her practice includes support for people who have experienced child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and complex trauma. She also works with those facing chronic illness, bereavement and life transitions, bringing both professional and lived experience to her work. Sharen aims to help people rediscover their strengths and make practical changes where possible.

Sessions focus on building coping skills, managing emotions and improving everyday functioning. She uses tools drawn from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-based approaches. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to suit their readiness.

Sharen encourages people to take that first step toward change and offers support through the process. She highlights the importance of feeling safe and able to speak honestly about what matters most to each person.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, low mood or avoidance get in the way of daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques to what feels most useful over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone or video when juggling busy days, while others value longer conversations that allow deeper processing. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help match session length and frequency to everyday life.