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Sharlin Paul, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Client-centred approach
About Sharlin
Sharlin Paul is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, control issues and feelings of emptiness.
She uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centred therapy and psychodynamic work. Sessions usually involve talking through current difficulties and identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. She also introduces practical steps and short exercises clients can try between meetings.
In practice she helps people who feel stuck or uncertain about life direction. Conversations look at how early experiences and current habits interact. This can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with new ways of responding, and setting small goals to test different choices.
Sharlin describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. Early meetings focus on what the person wants to change and on building a plan for progress. Where useful, she draws on reflective psychodynamic ideas to locate longstanding patterns and on CBT techniques for clearer, structured work.
She has worked across a range of settings and with people facing addiction, relationship strain and recovery-related challenges. Sessions may include reflective discussion, practical tools and occasional between-session exercises. Clients are asked to use the platform button to complete a short questionnaire before booking a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sharlin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing behaviour changes in small steps, which suits clear, structured online meetings. Client-centred work emphasises listening and reflection, offering a place to talk through feelings and priorities without pressure.She sees selecting an approach as collaborative. In early sessions she will discuss goals, try out techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps. The emphasis is on practical testing - noticing what changes when different ways of thinking or acting are tried - and deciding together which methods to keep using.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work, family and travel. It also allows a shorter check-in if days are busy, or meetings without video when bandwidth or comfort make that preferable. Many people find online sessions help them keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also covers related issues such as attachment, communication and control problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test new ways of responding. Sessions can include structured exercises and short tasks to try between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked in a range of therapeutic settings. Her work has included supporting people with addiction, relationship difficulties and recovery issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
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 therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.