Why People Seek Therapy
Many people come to counselling because they have reached a point in life where they feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or exhausted by trying to cope alone.
Therapy provides a confidential, compassionate space where you can make sense of your experiences, develop practical strategies and move towards lasting emotional wellbeing at a pace that feels right for you.
How I Can Help
Hello, I'm Sharon, and thank you for visiting my website.
I provide integrative psychotherapy and therapeutic yoga for adults and families in Bathgate.
Since qualifying in 2008, I've worked across the NHS, education, the voluntary sector, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), insurance providers and private practice.
Alongside my psychotherapy work, I'm also a 500-hour qualified yoga teacher with extensive experience delivering individual sessions, classes and workshops.
You can visit my LinkedIn, Counselling Directory and BACP profiles to learn more about me and how I work.
Why choose Sharon
- 18+ years experience
- 5,000+ clients
- 14,000+ hours of therapy
This breadth of experience has enabled me to develop particular expertise in supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
Every person is different, so I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
My work combines evidence-based psychotherapy with mindfulness and therapeutic yoga where appropriate. Together, we'll explore what's contributing to your difficulties, identify practical ways forward and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
Above all, I aim to create a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and supported.
Some of the Issues I Can Support
Emotional Wellbeing
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Anger
- Low Confidence & Self-Esteem
- OCD
- Trauma & PTSD
- Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
Relationships & Life Changes
- Family & Relationship Difficulties
- Separation & Divorce
- Bereavement, Loss & Grief
Neurodiversity
- ADHD
- ASD
Addictions & Eating Difficulties
- Addictions
- Eating Disorders
Health & Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain
- Back Pain
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Rehabilitation Following Illness, Surgery, Injury or Stroke
What to expect
- Comprehensive assessment
- 50 or 75 minute sessions
- Weekly or fortnightly appointments
- Meet in person (yoga therapy is available in person only) or online
- Therapy tailored to individual needs
Through psychotherapy and yoga therapy, clients may experience:
Emotional Wellbeing
- Reduced anxiety, stress and overwhelm
- Relief from symptoms of depression and burnout
- Greater ability to manage difficult emotions
- Increased sense of calm, balance and wellbeing
Personal Growth & Resilience
- Improved emotional regulation and resilience
- Greater self-awareness and self-understanding
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Better coping strategies for life's challenges
Relationships & Life Transitions
- Healthier relationships and communication skills
- Support in processing trauma, grief and major life transitions
- Improved focus, clarity and decision-making
Mind & Body Wellbeing
- Improved sleep and relaxation
- Reduced physical tension and stress-related symptoms
- Enhanced mind-body connection and body awareness
Meaning & Fulfilment
- A deeper sense of purpose, meaning and connection
Therapeutic sessions can be offered from:
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Bathgate Beechbrae Woodland Centre, Heights Rd, Blackridge, Bathgate EH48 3SW |
Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting, but you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone
If you're ready to begin your journey towards greater wellbeing, clarity, and balance, contact me today to arrange an appointment.
September Self-Care: Seasonal Yoga & the Autumn Equinox
Honoring the Shift: A Time to Balance
As the sun crosses the celestial equator and daylight begins to wane, we arrive at the Autumn Equinox a sacred moment of balance between: light and dark, action and stillness, outer growth and inner reflection. In Seasonal Yoga, this transition is more than just a date on the calendar, it's an invitation to align body, mind, and spirit with the rhythm of nature.
What is Seasonal Yoga?
Seasonal Yoga is a practice that honours the natural cycles of the year, blending traditional yoga postures, breathwork, mindfulness, and energy awareness to support the changing needs of your body and mind through each season.
In autumn, the energy begins to draw inward. Trees release their leaves. Nature slows down. This is a time for letting go, grounding, and reflection. Our yoga practice shifts to support this energy cultivating stability, strengthening the lungs and large intestine (the organs associated with autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine), and preparing us for the introspective season of winter.
Autumn Equinox Yoga Practice: Themes & Intentions
During the Autumn Equinox, our Seasonal Yoga focuses on:
- Balance – finding equilibrium in postures and in life
- Release – letting go of what no longer serves us
- Gratitude – celebrating the abundance of summer and harvesting its lessons
- Grounding – building strength and stability through the lower body
- Breath – expanding lung capacity and embracing stillness
Expect sequences that incorporate grounding standing poses, longer holds, restorative postures, and breathwork designed to calm the nervous system and support emotional clarity.
Why Practice with the Seasons?
Living in tune with the seasons brings us back to nature’s wisdom. It reminds us that change is constant, that we too have cycles, and that each phase, whether expansive or contractive, is sacred. Seasonal Yoga offers more than physical benefits. It’s a path toward deeper connection: with yourself, with the natural world, and with the timeless rhythms that guide us all.
Let this autumn be a time of mindful release, inner balance, and gentle transformation. Step onto your mat, and into alignment with the season.
