Sharon Jardine, BACP

Sharon Jardine holds a Level 4 Diploma in counselling in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience as a counsellor, supported by many additional years working in roles that involve helping others. She is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She works part time with the Better Help platform while maintaining a focus on practical and compassionate care.

Sharon has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue and the challenges of major life changes. Her specialist areas include hoarding and domestic abuse, and she also supports clients dealing with parenting pressures, self-esteem and career concerns, ADHD, grief and other complex issues. Sharon emphasises that each person is the expert in their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to promote meaningful change.

Her therapeutic style is relaxed and person-centered, drawing on theoretical knowledge to inform practice. Sessions are shaped around the topics the client wants to explore, and Sharon aims to offer professional, empathetic support that validates feelings while helping clients move toward more fulfilling, manageable lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sharon commonly draws on client-centered therapy and mindfulness therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace - it is often useful for issues like low self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and practical exercises that can help reduce the intensity of stress and anxiety and support emotional regulation.

The choice of approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and client-led.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access licensed professionals from home, and fit therapy into everyday life while still focusing on meaningful change.