Sharon Brooks-Esprit

Sharon Brooks-Esprit is a BACP counsellor with a long history supporting people through loss, stress and big life changes. She focuses on helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression and family conflict. Her approach aims to make people feel heard and able to find their own next steps.

Sharon draws on 15 years of practice across charities, NHS settings and education. She describes her work as grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she prioritises listening, empathy and a non-judgemental space. People come away having talked things through, noticed new perspectives and planned small steps forward.

Alongside person-centred ways of working, Sharon uses techniques from other approaches when helpful. She has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy, and she applies these tools to suit each person's needs. She also has experience with bereavement and hospice and end-of-life counselling concerns.

Her background includes practice in mental health units, prisons, in-patient and community settings, and in further education. Sharon continues to work part time in an educational setting and with NHS services supporting people with depression and anxiety referred via IAPT or by their GP.

Sharon aims to build confidence and practical coping skills. She prefers a relaxed, open style and sometimes brings warmth and lightness into difficult conversations. Her goal is to help people move forward and live the best life they can while managing their current situation.

Client-centred work and online counselling options

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The counsellor creates space for people to talk at their own pace and to find their own solutions. This approach often helps with grief, relationship difficulties and navigating life transitions.

Sharon also draws on tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when practical steps are useful, and uses mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy techniques to support emotion regulation and self-kindness. These tools are offered as helpful additions to the person-centred core of her work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. That conversation shapes each session and any techniques that are introduced.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as joining from a quieter place, avoiding travel time and scheduling sessions around work or family commitments. Talk to the counsellor about practical arrangements so sessions suit your routine.