Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Sharon is a fully qualified Clinical Sexologist and a Psychosexual and Relationship therapist. She holds a Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy from CICS, London, and a Diploma in Psychology and Counselling from Career Academy. Additionally, she has a Practice Certificate in RUA (Raising Understanding and Awareness) from the Callan Institute in Dublin.
To ensure her practice remains at the highest standard, Sharon engages in supervision, research, training, and peer group supervision. This allows her to stay up to date with the latest ethical best practices and advancements in the field.
Sharon is an accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and adheres strictly to their code of ethics and professional standards. She is also a member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM).
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Sharon’s approach to therapy is rooted in a sex-positive, evidence-based Bio/Psycho/Social framework, incorporating trauma-informed practices. She works with a broad range of areas, including: Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), Neurodiversity and Intellectual Disability, Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (CSB), Kink, Fetish, and Paraphilia, Cultural and Disability Diversity, Anxiety and Depression and Creative approaches to Trauma therapy.
Sharon tailors her work to the specific concerns her clients bring to therapy. She helps individuals/ intimate partners of all sexualities, recognise their own strengths and resources. Sharon acknowledges that each client brings unique personal experiences to therapy. She supports them in developing these strengths to improve communication, understanding, and connection within their relationships.
In relationship therapy, Sharon focuses on issues such as infidelity (both physical and emotional), challenges in blended families, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and navigating different stages of relationships where partners may feel stuck. Sharon draws from several therapeutic theories and resources, including the Gottman Method, the Developmental Model, and communication tools, to guide clients forward in the best possible way for their unique situation.
Sharon also has specialised experience in Raising Understanding and Awareness (RUA) —a model that supports identity, friendship, relationships, and sexuality in children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This approach uses a bio-psycho-social understanding of sexuality and integrates a Human Rights-Based Approach, along with the PLISSIT and High 5 Alive Models, to ensure a person-centred experience.
Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest
Sharon creates a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where clients can bring their authentic selves to therapy. This environment encourages vulnerability and fosters deeper connection and growth within relationships.
As a psychosexual therapist, Sharon understands that each person’s experience of sexuality is deeply individual. She works with a variety of sexual concerns, including erectile dysfunction, ejaculation difficulties, vaginismus, dyspareunia, and challenges with achieving orgasm. Sharon approaches these issues with compassion and without judgment, helping clients feel comfortable and supported in addressing their concerns.
Sharon is passionate about helping individual and intimate partners to build healthy and happy relationships through developing good communication skills, intimacy, trust and rekindle a fulfilling and mutually satisfying sexual connection, however that may look to the individual clients.
Sharon’s diverse background includes working with individuals who are neurodiverse, have Intellectual disabilities, and/or behaviour difficulties. She facilitates training in sexual education. She holds a Bachelor of Design. She is a master in Reiki and Seichem and Mindfulness Practitioner level (I,II,III & Master).
Sharon’s fee is €80 per session for an individual and €100 for a couple
