Sharon Brooks-Esprit, BACP

Sharon Brooks-Esprit is a BACP accredited counsellor who brings more than 20 years of post-qualification experience to her practice. Her career has included work with charities, extensive service within NHS mental health units, and roles in prisons, in-patient facilities and community settings, along with several years supporting young people in further education where she continues to work part time.

She continues to support NHS patients experiencing mild, moderate or severe depression and anxiety, including those who refer themselves to the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service or who are referred by their GP. Her clinical approach is rooted in Person-Centred Therapy, creating a calm, empathic and non-judgemental space that places the client at the centre of the process.

Sharon prefers to guide rather than direct, helping clients reach those therapeutic lightbulb moments that clarify the best ways forward for them. She also draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and compassion-focused approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Her goal is to strengthen confidence and encourage personal growth while offering practical and emotional support through change.

She specialises in areas such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, family conflict, betrayal and loss, and brings personal insight to these issues. Sharon’s style is open and warm, often relaxed and occasionally lighthearted, with a genuine desire to help people move forward in their lives.

Outside of her professional role she enjoys meeting people, learning new things, DIY and socialising with family and long-standing friends. Her aim is to help people not only manage difficult circumstances but to live the best life they can, given the challenges they face. "BACP" indicates accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting professional standards in counselling practice.