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Sharen Robertson

Sharen Robertson

United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor focused on sleep and life transitions

  • 14 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 390317
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Sleep and rest support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values based work

About Sharen

Sharen Robertson is a counsellor with 14 years of clinical experience. She supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, addiction, depression and relationship problems. She also works with clients coping with grief, trauma, ADHD and the life changes that come with major transitions.

Sharen uses a mix of practical skills and talking therapy. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to map thoughts and behaviours, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps towards what matters to them.

Her practice pays attention to how attachment and early relationships shape current patterns, and she adopts a client-centred stance that keeps each person’s story at the heart of the work. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving sleep and daily routines, and addressing the fallout of abuse and relationship harm when that is relevant.

Sharen has particular experience supporting people with ADHD and autistic traits, and those recovering from narcissistic or domestic abuse. She also brings lived experience of trauma, grief and relationship breakdown to her practice, which informs her empathetic approach.

Based in the United Kingdom, Sharen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her work aims to help people regain a sense of control and develop realistic strategies for day-to-day life.

Approaches for online therapy and what they offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most. It supports work on values, motivation and small steps toward a more meaningful routine. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape feelings and reactions now, and helps people build safer ways of relating and soothing themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The counsellor works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions often mix several approaches so the plan fits the individual rather than the other way around.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some therapy tasks easier, such as working on sleep routines or doing between-session exercises that fit into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sharen help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions and relationship issues, and helps with grief, trauma, ADHD and major life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-centred, combining talk with skill-building to manage emotions, improve routines and address relationship harm.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Sharen has 14 years of clinical experience and several years working in-depth with people affected by abuse, trauma and substance misuse.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

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

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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