Sharon Jardine , BACP

Sharon Jardine holds a Level 4 Diploma in counselling in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional practice alongside many more years spent supporting others in different care roles. She works part time with the Better Help platform and has developed focused experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue and adjusting to life changes. Her specialist areas include hoarding and domestic abuse, where she applies tailored strategies and attentive support.

Sharon believes each person is the expert in their own story and that people already carry strengths that can be used to meet their goals. She views the decision to seek change as a courageous first step and offers encouragement and practical guidance throughout that journey. Her approach is relaxed and person-centered, informed by relevant theory to provide grounded, evidence-aware support.

Sessions are shaped around the issues the client wishes to explore at the time, with an emphasis on empathy, validation and professional care. Sharon holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects recognised standards in counselling practice and ongoing professional development.

Approaches for online therapeutic support

Sharon draws on client-centered therapy, which places the person's experience at the heart of sessions and focuses on building understanding, self-awareness and self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief and navigating life changes.

She also uses mindfulness therapy, teaching present-focused awareness and simple practices to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Mindfulness work can support emotional regulation and improve coping during difficult periods.

Motivational interviewing is another tool she employs to help people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, which can be useful for shifts in behavior, career decisions or caregiving challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals adapt these methods to suit different situations and Sharon aims to tailor them to each client's rhythm.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives, bridge geographic distances and maintain continuity of care when schedules change.