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Tracy Sharman
Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Tracy Sharman

BACP

Calm practical support for emotional change

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BACP
United Kingdom · 394966

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  • Gentle listening
  • Practical tools
  • Collaborative goals

About Tracy

Tracy Sharman is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Tracy aims to make a first session straightforward and reassuring for anyone who feels nervous about beginning therapy.

Her style is open and non-judgemental. She creates space for clients to share thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Sessions focus on clear steps and practical strategies as well as making sense of experiences.

Tracy uses a mix of proven approaches that suit different needs. That can include looking at patterns in relationships, gently challenging unhelpful thoughts, and building skills to manage strong emotions. She adapts these methods to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients who value a calm, listening presence tend to find her approach helpful. Tracy emphasises collaboration - setting goals together and checking progress along the way. She encourages people to name small, realistic changes they can try between sessions.

Tracy is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered in the United Kingdom. If you are unsure whether she is the right fit, the initial steps are simple and designed to make starting therapy easier.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How core approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current ways of connecting and feeling safe. It can help with abandonment and attachment issues by naming patterns and trying new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through small behaviour changes and practical exercises. It often helps with anxiety, depression and stress by offering clear steps to try between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships, which can be useful for communication problems and commitment worries.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Tracy will listen to your concerns and goals, explain different options, and work with you to find what fits best. That collaborative conversation can be revisited as therapy progresses so the approach can change if needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits are that remote work can fit more easily around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find it simpler to schedule sessions during a lunchtime break or after work. Discussing how sessions will be arranged is part of the initial steps when you sign up so expectations are clear.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tracy commonly help with?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and career difficulties, among other concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

Tracy blends client-centred listening with approaches such as CBT and DBT to build skills and understanding in ways that fit each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where does she practise?

Tracy is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK book sessions with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with Tracy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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