- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
About Sharon
Sharon Palmer is a counsellor who works from a humanistic integrative stance. She draws on a mix of therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. Sharon also supports those coping with life changes and workplace pressures. She has 11 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In sessions Sharon focuses on the person rather than labels. She listens for what matters to each client and adapts techniques to suit their needs. Conversations might include looking at thought patterns, exploring emotions in the moment, and noticing how past experiences affect current choices. The aim is to increase self-understanding and build practical ways to cope.
Sharon has spent over a decade working with people who face family tension, communication problems, feelings of abandonment, guilt or shame, and isolation. She also addresses issues such as seasonal affective disorder, multicultural concerns, life purpose and young adult transitions. Her background includes clinical supervision work at Silverset Counselling Service.
In practical terms Sharon helps clients set goals and try out small changes between sessions. She encourages self-compassion and clearer boundaries when needed. People usually find the pace is negotiated together and approaches are blended to fit personal aims.
Prospective clients who want to start can expect straightforward conversations about what they want to achieve. Sharon aims to make sessions easy to follow and relevant to everyday life.
How integrative approaches translate to online therapy
Sharon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques in an integrative way so sessions focus on what helps each person most. Cognitive-behavioural elements aim to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and workplace stress. Person-centred ideas prioritise listening and emotional attunement, helping people feel heard and understood while they consider change. A Gestalt-influenced focus on present-moment experience can help with recognising patterns in relationships and behaviour.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss different methods and tailor them to the client’s goals, preferences and day-to-day challenges. The tone is collaborative - clients try out ideas and feed back on what feels useful so the plan can be adjusted.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also mean less time away from the workplace and more flexibility for sessions during busy weeks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas like workplace issues and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is humanistic and integrative, mixing approaches to match a person’s needs and focusing on listening, emotional awareness and practical steps.
What experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with people on a range of concerns, and she also provides clinical supervision at Silverset Counselling Service.
Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?
She is a member of 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 from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.