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- Anxiety and trauma
- CBT and DBT methods
- Hypnotherapy and solution-focused
About Sharon
BACP counsellor Sharon McHugh has seven years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She focuses on anxiety, trauma and the long-term effects of a difficult upbringing. She also helps with stress, grief, addiction, self-esteem and career concerns. Sessions are client-led and start by agreeing goals together.
Sharon describes an integrative style. That means she draws on a few methods to match a person's needs. She names Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, hypnotherapy and solution-focused work among her tools. Counselling conversations are used to understand how past coping strategies affect current life.
In practice she offers a calm, non-judgemental space where the client directs the agenda. Early meetings involve discussing what the client wants to achieve and making a simple plan. Sharon may ask focused questions to help the client make sense of experiences and patterns.
Her background includes private practice and work in external agencies, supporting people who grew up in environments where they could not be themselves. That experience informs how she works with issues like people-pleasing, low self-worth and feelings of emptiness.
Sharon holds an Integrative Counsellor Level 4 qualification, a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Level 5 qualification and a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and continues professional development through additional courses.
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How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and views, giving them space to lead the session while the counsellor listens and reflects. It helps with building self-understanding and working through feelings linked to upbringing and identity.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It involves practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage panic and address patterns that maintain low mood or avoidance.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are often useful for impulsivity, intense emotions and relationship-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative testing helps shape a plan that suits the client's situation and pace.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making appointments during work breaks. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer remote options that support continuity of care while working on the goals agreed at the first meeting.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with anxiety, trauma and effects of a difficult upbringing, plus stress, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns and related issues listed on the profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach combining client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working as a counsellor in private practice and in external agencies.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an Integrative Counsellor Level 4, a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Level 5 qualification, a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, and is BACP registered in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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