- Years in practice
- 12
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Sharon
Sharon Merchant is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with parenting strains, family conflict and major life transitions. Sharon communicates in plain language and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical.
He has 12 years of experience working with bereavement and end-of-life issues alongside other emotional challenges. Sharon uses a client-centred approach that focuses on what matters most to the person in front of him.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around each individual's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. In a typical session Sharon listens first and then helps people find their own solutions. He uses gentle questions and reflections to clarify feelings and priorities.
Practical coping strategies and steps often follow when someone is ready to try them. Sharon offers a calm, respectful space for talking about painful events such as loss, infidelity, postpartum changes and experiences of prejudice. He pays attention to cultural differences and how they affect a person’s feelings and choices.
People can expect straightforward guidance on how to manage difficult days, rebuild confidence, and steady relationships. He encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress as therapy continues.
What Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sharon helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
Approaches Sharon lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred methods work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor reflects back what someone says and helps them find their own answers. This approach suits people dealing with grief, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries because it begins with the person's experience and pace.When a person has been affected by end-of-life issues, postpartum changes or prejudice, the same client-centred stance applies: careful listening first, then supportive steps tailored to the situation. The therapist will help identify which approaches feel most helpful and will adjust methods as the work progresses. Choosing the right way of working is collaborative and guided by the client's goals and preferences.
Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is required. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, reflective writing or when someone prefers not to use voice or video. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside parenting and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Sharon
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with relationship difficulties, parenting strains and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style that starts with listening and reflection. Sessions aim to follow the client's priorities and build practical steps when useful.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of professional experience and has specialised work in bereavement and hospice-related counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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