Sharon Merchant

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Bereavement and end-of-life
• Postpartum depression

About Sharon

Sharon Merchant works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns using a client-centred approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of professional experience in the UK.

Sharon commonly supports people facing bereavement and end-of-life issues, and he also helps with parenting stresses, family difficulties, and the aftermath of infidelity. He works with those experiencing postpartum depression and with people affected by prejudice and discrimination. Sessions focus on what the person brings and on practical ways to cope with life changes.

His way of working follows client-centred therapy, which means sessions are led by the person’s concerns and pace. Sharon listens and reflects what is said so people can make sense of their feelings and decide on next steps. He aims to create a calm, respectful environment in sessions and encourages honest, straightforward conversation.

Sharon has particular experience in bereavement and hospice or end-of-life counselling, gathered over a number of years. He draws on that background when supporting people through loss, complicated grief and practical emotional tasks that follow major life events.

People who contact Sharon are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session. This helps ensure the focus of early sessions is clear and that practical arrangements suit the person seeking support.

How client-centred work adapts to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflection and meeting the person’s concerns. It helps when people need to talk through grief, anxiety, depression or relationship problems by following what they bring and supporting their own decisions about change.

For people dealing with bereavement or end-of-life matters, that same listening-focused approach can help untangle strong emotions and practical choices. The work is conversational and aims to help people find their own coping steps rather than applying fixed techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Sharon will discuss your goals and how you prefer to work, and will adjust the way sessions run to fit those needs. This is a collaborative discussion during the early appointments to identify what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or medical appointments, and can reduce travel time. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer not to use video, so checking available session types will help choose the most practical arrangement.

Topics Sharon lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Multicultural concerns
• Postpartum depression
• Prejudice and discrimination

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Sharon

Does he work with grief and bereavement?

Yes. He has focused experience in bereavement and hospice or end-of-life counselling and supports people through loss.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy, where sessions follow what the person brings and the pace they set.

How long has he been practising?

He has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.