Sharon Boyd, BACP, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

ACT
CBT
Attachment work

About Sharon

Sharon Boyd is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sharon writes plainly and focuses on practical conversations about what feels heavy or stuck.

She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practise small behavioural changes, and build clearer ways to manage difficult feelings. The work often mixes talking with straightforward skills to try between meetings.

Sharon pays attention to issues around abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, and body image. She also supports people coping with dissociation, communication problems, caregiver stress, and overlapping mental health concerns. Conversations can include how past relationships influence present choices and feelings of guilt or shame.

Her sessions aim to be practical and respectful. Sharon adapts the pace and focus to each person. She invites clients to set the goals they want and to check in about what helps as therapy progresses.

Sharon works in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches used online and what they offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It supports people who are stuck in avoidance or who feel guilty and want clearer values-based steps forward.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking patterns that keep anxiety or low mood active and tests small behaviour changes to shift those patterns. It is often used for stress, depression and anxiety symptoms.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current responses. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment issues, attachment struggles, or relational pain linked to trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and use a mix of methods that fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the client notices what helps.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try sessions from different locations, manage quieter conditions, or use audio-only meetings if that suits their day more easily.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related topics like abandonment and attachment issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She combines talking with practical skills from approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT and client-centred methods to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.