- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Works with trauma
About Tracy
Tracy Sharman is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and addiction concerns. Tracy aims to create an open space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without feeling judged.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that cause distress. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what matters to the client. Practical steps and clearer routines often follow when they suit the person's goals.
Tracy uses a mix of methods that suit different problems. She draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how past bonds affect present stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps with anxious thoughts and low mood by testing unhelpful beliefs and trying new behaviours.
Sessions also make use of Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles to identify and name emotions, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing intense feelings and reducing harmful patterns. These approaches are woven together to match each person rather than fixed into a single model.
She works in English and does not take international clients. The site will ask a few simple questions to match people to a suitable counsellor. Tracy encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and to set a pace that feels manageable.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that cause distress. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what matters to the client. Practical steps and clearer routines often follow when they suit the person's goals.
Tracy uses a mix of methods that suit different problems. She draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how past bonds affect present stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps with anxious thoughts and low mood by testing unhelpful beliefs and trying new behaviours.
Sessions also make use of Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles to identify and name emotions, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing intense feelings and reducing harmful patterns. These approaches are woven together to match each person rather than fixed into a single model.
She works in English and does not take international clients. The site will ask a few simple questions to match people to a suitable counsellor. Tracy encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and to set a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How key approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions. In plain terms this helps people see why certain situations trigger strong emotions and how new ways of relating can reduce ongoing stress.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person's lead, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions to problems like anxiety or life changes.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with simple experiments. It is often used for anxiety and depression and supports making small, practical changes to daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss the options and together they will decide which methods suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time.
Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a quieter spot that reduces interruptions. Discuss practical arrangements with the counsellor when scheduling so sessions match everyday routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tracy help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and person-centred. She listens without judgement and helps clients identify patterns, try small changes and build practical coping skills.
What background does she have in counselling?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma-related and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tracy holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.