Sharon Noble-Layng

Sharon Noble-Layng is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also helps those coping with trauma, abuse and big life changes. Sharon approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She uses a client-centred way of working, which means conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions. Sharon aims to tailor the pace and topics to each person’s needs. Over four years she has worked with several charities, gaining steady experience with a range of concerns. That background informs how she plans sessions and suggests small steps people can try between meetings. She keeps the language simple and direct so people can use what they learn straight away. Sharon also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, control worries, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She offers help around experiences of sexual assault and self-harm, and works with people exploring self-worth and self-love. Her credential is BACP, which appears in her professional details. If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Sharon encourages taking one small step at a time and will work at a pace that feels manageable. She aims to create a calm, respectful space to begin that process.

Client-centred approaches for online work

Client-Centred Therapy is about listening closely and letting the person lead the conversation. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person explore choices and feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions.

That same approach adapts well to remote conversations because it focuses on what the client needs in the moment. The therapist will check in about goals, try different ways of working, and together they will decide what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences shape the sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and saving travel time. It can be easier to keep continuity when life is busy, and short, focused check-ins can be arranged when a full in-person visit is hard to plan. Confirm the exact session options before booking so arrangements match your needs.