Counsellor profile
Sharon-Lin Harwood, HCPC
Based in United Kingdom ยท 3 years of experience
Clinical psychologist working with trauma and anxiety
Continue with Sharon-LinAt a glance
- Registration
- HCPC, United Kingdom (PYL045287)
- Qualifications
- HCPC
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Sharon-Lin supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma focused work
- Compassion fatigue
About Sharon-Lin
HCPC. 3 years of experience. Sharon-Lin Harwood works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on caregiver issues, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
Sharon-Lin Harwood is a clinical psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with three years' experience in clinical work. Her practice centres on trauma and anxiety-related difficulties. She describes her approach as trauma-informed, which means she pays attention to what has happened to a person rather than saying something is wrong with them.
She typically uses models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. In sessions she works to help people understand patterns of thinking, manage anxiety symptoms, and address distress linked to past events.
Sharon-Lin has worked with healthcare professionals dealing with post-traumatic stress symptoms, compassion fatigue and moral injury. She also supports people facing caregiver stress and social phobia, helping them develop practical strategies for daily life.
Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. The counsellor helps clients identify steps they can try between meetings and reviews progress regularly. If you're checking whether she is the right fit, use the matching and scheduling steps on the site to arrange an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Sharon-Lin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to reduce anxiety and unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy focuses on reducing the emotional impact of traumatic memories through structured processing. Compassion Focused Therapy aims to reduce self-criticism and build a kinder internal tone to help with shame and burnout.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative test-and-learn process helps shape subsequent sessions and adjustments are made if something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to maintain continuity of care when relocating within the United Kingdom, subject to the counsellor's current arrangements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on caregiver issues, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
How would she describe her counselling style?
She uses a trauma-informed approach, focusing on what has happened to a person. She typically works with CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practising clinical psychologist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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