Sharon Noble-Layng
Supportive client-centred counselling
About Sharon
Sharon Noble-Layng helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief or the effects of trauma and abuse. She introduces straightforward ways to cope with big changes and the hard days that follow. Sharon believes in working with respect, sensitivity and compassion to make space for honest conversation.
Sharon has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and has spent time working with several charities. That experience has involved talking with people about loss, difficult relationships, immigration-related worries, feelings of isolation and shame, and the impact of sexual assault and abuse.
Background and approach
Her approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the person’s own experience at the heart of each session. She adapts the pace and focus to suit what the client finds most helpful rather than following a fixed script. Sessions are shaped around the issues you bring and the goals you want to reach.
In practical terms Sharon will work with you to build small, manageable steps for coping and change. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most, reduce distressing thoughts and improve day-to-day functioning. She will tailor how you work together to fit your situation and preferences.
Sharon encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She offers a calm, nonjudgemental presence while you work through difficult emotions and practical problems. Her style is warm, direct and focused on what helps you move forward.
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Sessions & fees
Client-centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the centre of the work. The therapist offers a listening, nonjudgemental presence and follows what matters most to the client. This approach is helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, grief and the aftermath of trauma because it builds understanding at the client’s pace.Sharon will use the principles of this approach to shape sessions around your goals and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will check in about what is or isn’t helping and adjust methods so they fit your needs and priorities.
Online appointments are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions let you speak face to face, while phone appointments can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when you prefer written reflection. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
