Sharon Andrews

Sharon Andrews is a counsellor credentialed with PACFA and has 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Sharon aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable and supported.

Sharon believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions involve straightforward conversation about what is happening now and small, achievable steps to try between meetings. She listens for strengths and builds on what is already working in day-to-day life.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with unhelpful thinking and stuck behaviour. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is also part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories when that is needed. Sharon tailors techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Common issues she addresses include coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems and career stress. She also supports people dealing with anger, bipolar mood patterns, ADHD and the feelings that come with isolation, guilt and shame.

Sharon keeps language simple and practical in sessions. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and checks progress regularly. Her aim is to help clients build tools that fit into everyday life and bring steadier emotional balance over time.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Sharon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) when processing traumatic memories is needed. EMDR aims to reduce the hold of distressing memories so daily life becomes easier to manage. Sharon will discuss with each person whether EMDR or other methods suit their situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sharon works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs and preferences, and she checks in to adjust the plan as things change.

Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Sharon can help arrange a practical schedule that fits into everyday life and supports steady progress.