Counsellor profile
Sharon-Lin Harwood, HCPC
Counsellor - Stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed
- Caregiver issues
About Sharon-Lin
Sharon-Lin Harwood is a counsellor and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has three years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and compassion fatigue.
She frames work around what has happened to a person rather than what is 'wrong' with them. Sharon-Lin often helps people dealing with post-traumatic stress and social anxiety. She also supports those who are carers or who work in healthcare and are experiencing compassion fatigue or moral injury.
Her background is clinical psychology, and she draws on evidence-based techniques in sessions. The aim is to use approaches that suit the person’s needs and current situation. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside talking through past experiences when that is helpful.
In practice she takes a trauma-informed stance. That means attention to how past events affect a person now and a focus on grounding and pacing. Work may include managing anxiety, reducing stress reactions, and addressing the effects of repeated exposure to distressing situations.
People who come to her can expect a straightforward way of working. Conversations are used to identify problems and plan practical strategies. The emphasis is on what can help in day-to-day life and how to make changes that feel manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Sharon-Lin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and practising new ways of coping. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by using structured processing steps to help the brain integrate difficult experiences.She also uses elements of Compassion Focused approaches to address high self-criticism and strong emotional pain. That work introduces ways of relating to oneself with more kindness and manageable self-support. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist will work with the client to find what fits their needs and goals.
If you are considering remote work, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can guide a client on how to use different formats to match their situation and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses practical conversations and evidence-based techniques to address current problems. The work looks at past events when that helps explain present difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience in the field.
What registration or credential does she hold?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, shown as HCPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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