Sharon Belshaw , BACP

Sharon Belshaw is a UK-based therapist with 15 years of professional experience working across GP practices, educational settings, a brain injury centre, corporate environments, and the third sector. She specialises in trauma, with particular focus on sexual trauma, and brings both clinical and organisational expertise to her practice as a current CEO who previously served as a Clinical Lead.

Sharon trained in person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and she integrates these approaches to meet each client’s needs. She holds accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Sharon maintains a strong commitment to evidence-informed care, pursuing continuing professional development to ensure her practice reflects current research.

Known for a warm and engaging style, Sharon offers flexible scheduling to accommodate childcare, caring responsibilities, and work commitments. In addition to one-to-one therapy, she has delivered management consultations and coaching for staff on work-related and broader life issues. Her work has been recognised with a Health and Social Care award and includes a published article in a national journal.

Trauma-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Sharon often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused techniques to help clients process difficult experiences and build practical coping skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood, and it is useful for issues such as stress, depression, and panic. EMDR uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories, making it a commonly used approach for trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates directly on the effects of trauma, combining evidence-based methods to support healing from abuse, loss, and other overwhelming events.

Deciding which approach will be most helpful is a collaborative process. Sharon works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains responsive and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists bring different tools, and finding the right fit is part of the work together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to receive consistent therapeutic support regardless of location.