Sharon McHugh, BACP
Integrative therapist for trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Client-led sessions
- Video phone and chat
About Sharon McHugh
Sharon McHugh specialises in supporting people who are living with anxiety and trauma that originated in difficult childhoods, teenage years, or early adulthood. She works from an integrative perspective, combining practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and hypnotherapy with a client-centred emphasis that places the person's priorities and experiences at the centre of each session.
Sharon is an experienced counsellor whose work aims to help clients heal and grow into the person they want to become. Sessions are led by the client, giving space to bring whatever feels important in the moment, while Sharon offers an open, empathetic, and non-judgemental presence. Early meetings focus on clarifying goals and forming a plan for how therapy can help achieve those objectives.
In conversation she may ask questions to explore material more deeply, helping to understand a person’s life from their perspective and to make sense of current patterns. Her background includes work in private practice and in external agencies, supporting people whose coping strategies developed in unsafe or restrictive environments and who now face low self-esteem, people-pleasing, a loss of personal identity, or other consequences of past experiences.
She holds training as an Integrative Counsellor to Level 4, is a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist at Level 5, has a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Sharon regularly updates her skills through ongoing courses and professional development to broaden the tools she can offer clients. She looks forward to working with you.
Sharon is an experienced counsellor whose work aims to help clients heal and grow into the person they want to become. Sessions are led by the client, giving space to bring whatever feels important in the moment, while Sharon offers an open, empathetic, and non-judgemental presence. Early meetings focus on clarifying goals and forming a plan for how therapy can help achieve those objectives.
In conversation she may ask questions to explore material more deeply, helping to understand a person’s life from their perspective and to make sense of current patterns. Her background includes work in private practice and in external agencies, supporting people whose coping strategies developed in unsafe or restrictive environments and who now face low self-esteem, people-pleasing, a loss of personal identity, or other consequences of past experiences.
She holds training as an Integrative Counsellor to Level 4, is a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist at Level 5, has a diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Sharon regularly updates her skills through ongoing courses and professional development to broaden the tools she can offer clients. She looks forward to working with you.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hypnotherapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharon McHugh have?
Sharon McHugh has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Sharon McHugh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
In which languages does Sharon McHugh provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharon McHugh located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sharon McHugh as my therapist?
You can work with Sharon McHugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharon McHugh work with international clients?
Sharon McHugh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharon McHugh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore their feelings and values at their own pace; it is often helpful for people recovering from shame, low self-esteem, or identity-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and skills practice - it can be useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help access resources for change and to support patterns such as sleep difficulties, habit change, or managing emotional responses.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Sharon works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, discuss goals, and decide which methods or combination of methods are the best fit for each person’s situation and preferences. This collaborative process means the approach can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on the same therapeutic work they would cover in person while fitting sessions into daily life.