Sharen Robertson , BACP

Sharen Robertson is a licensed and registered psychotherapist with 14 years of clinical experience, holding BACP membership, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and autism. Her practice also attends to intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and caregiver stress, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Over many years she has supported people affected by substance misuse and recovery, PTSD, narcissistic and domestic abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and sudden bereavement. A particular focus of her work is helping clients navigate relationship transitions - including separation and recovery from narcissistic abuse - while offering practical skills to manage anxiety, ADHD, autism-related needs, and mood difficulties. She has several years of in-depth experience working with men and women who have experienced child abuse and complex forms of trauma.

Drawing on an integrative, theoretically grounded approach, Sharen blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor support to each person. She also draws on personal lived experience of trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, sudden loss, and divorce, which informs a compassionate and empathic stance in her work. Sharen aims to walk alongside clients, helping them rediscover inner strengths, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Sharen Robertson uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify their values and to build psychological flexibility - it can help with persistent anxiety, low mood, and difficulty coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotion regulation - it is often useful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and recovery from abuse. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathic stance where the therapist follows the client's pace and perspective - this approach supports self-exploration, building self-esteem, and emotional healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Sharen works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and at different times. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, health, or mobility considerations while still engaging in consistent therapeutic work with a trained therapist.