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Sharon

UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

sharon@theclearing.org.uk

I specialise in anxiety and relationship work, offering a thoughtful, structured therapeutic approach that supports insight, emotional regulation, and meaningful change.

Area of focus

  • Anxiety & panic
  • Emotional regulation & overwhelm
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Shame & self-criticism
  • Trauma & EMDR
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Session length

50 mins

Format

  • Online
  • Telephone

Costs

  • £60 - Individuals
  • £70 - Couples

Availability

  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun
  • 9am - 5pm

Are we a good fit?

If you’re feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in recurring relationship patterns, and you’d like to better understand what’s driving these experiences, we may be a good fit.

You might notice that worry, self-criticism, or tension in relationships keeps showing up, even when you try to manage it. Perhaps you’re reflective and self-aware, but still feel caught in patterns that are hard to shift on your own.

My way of working is particularly suited to people who want a thoughtful, structured space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface — and who feel ready to engage with therapy at a steady, contained pace.

If you’re looking to develop greater emotional regulation, insight, and more supportive ways of relating to yourself and others, my approach is likely to be a good match for you.

How I work

My approach is collaborative, relational, reflective, and carefully paced. I focus on helping you understand how anxiety, emotions, and relationship patterns have developed, and how they continue to affect your life today.

Emotional safety and suitability are central to my work. Therapy is never rushed, and I place a strong emphasis on assessment — particularly when working with past experiences or considering approaches such as EMDR.

While earlier experiences can play a role in anxiety and relationship difficulties, my work is focused on supporting clients who are able to explore this in a contained, thoughtful way, at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

What are sessions like

Sessions are calm, focused, and supportive. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening for you, exploring both current difficulties and how past experiences may be influencing them.

I aim to create a space where you feel heard and respected, and where therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions are not about pushing or reliving experiences before you’re ready, but about building understanding, stability, and confidence over time.

Qualifications & professional membership

  • UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist
  • Diploma in Psychotherapy – Northern Guild
  • NCIP Certificate in Working with Couples
  • EMDR trained practitioner
  • PGDip Psychology – Northumbria University
  • BA in English Education
  • MSc in Special Education

My approach

Integrative psychotherapeutic counselling, centring on Transactional Analysis.

EMDR is offered where appropriate following assessment.

Areas I can support with

You don’t need to fit neatly into one category – many of these experiences overlap.

  • Anxiety & panic
  • Emotional regulation & overwhelm
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Shame & self-criticism
  • Trauma & EMDR

“We are all born worthy, but at times we need to be reminded. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with your strengths, and find ways forward that feel more authentic.”

Book a session with Sharon

If you feel ready, you can book a session below. If you’re unsure whether this approach is right for you, we can explore that together in an initial session.

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We are here for you

Whether you know what you need or are still figuring things out, we’ll take things at your pace. To help you decide whether it’s right for you, we offer 50% off your first session, giving you a gentle, low-pressure way to begin your journey toward feeling better.

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