Sharon Anderson , BACP

Sharon Anderson is a dual national Black British psychotherapist with 24 years of international training and practice. She combines clinical and pastoral preparation to offer a broad, culturally informed approach to care. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an associate counselling psychologist holding an MSc - Master of Science - she is also licensed to practice in Jamaica and the Caribbean through Jampsych. This mix of credentials supports a deep understanding of cross-cultural issues and the needs of diaspora communities and those who feel displaced.

Her work has spanned clinical, university, school, church and community settings, supporting people of all ages with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has extensive experience assisting people affected by adverse childhood experiences, trauma, migration and loss. In addition to clinical training, she offers spiritual counselling for those who wish to include a spiritual perspective in therapy.

Sharon’s therapeutic style is warm, interactive and accepting. She practices from a person-centered stance and uses an eclectic mix of techniques so treatment is tailored to each person’s needs. She may incorporate creative methods - including therapeutic play and play therapy techniques learned in the UK and the USA - when requested to help people find different ways to express and process their experience. Sharon focuses on meeting people where they are and working at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sharon draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and security; this approach can be helpful for people working with relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment issues. She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance and collaboration to make space for personal growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to consider their goals, history and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing support in ways that suit each person's routine and comfort level.