Sharon Matharu, NCPS

Sharon Matharu is a person-centered therapist based in the United Kingdom who blends a warm, supportive presence with practical therapeutic skills. With four years of professional experience in person-centered therapy and a background as a coach and mentor, she works with people facing a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image issues, grief, parenting and career transitions. Her long history in education - more than 25 years of teaching - informs a patient, explanatory style when introducing strategies and tools.

Sharon draws on integrative techniques, rational-emotive methods and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can identify practical steps toward change. Sharon holds the NCPS credential - indicating training in counselling and psychotherapy - and practices as a licensed therapist in the UK.

Working bilingually in English and Punjabi, she supports adults across diverse backgrounds and life stages. Sharon emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and choose approaches that fit their situation. She invites those ready to take a first step toward greater wellbeing to reach out and begin a conversation about the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches for Flexible Online Support

Sharon commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and priorities at their own pace. This approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a skills-focused approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation or routines.

Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these methods to teach present-moment awareness and simple practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness can support work on trauma responses, stress, and everyday coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.