MASTERCLASSES

This is not your typical training session. Sharon has clearly thought through every aspect of the workshop and brings everything together in a really well organised, creative and enjoyable way. Sharon creates an environment where everyone is encouraged to get involved, work together and share ideas. You leave feeling inspired and thinking in ways you may not have thought of beforehand. I can honestly say I will be putting what I’ve learned into practice. I would highly recommend her CPD programme.

I started working with Sharon in 2021 when I began my journey to becoming a therapist. I reached out to her and explained how I had zero experience in academic writing and the formality of essays, etc. Being a former carpenter, I was more of a hands-on or a visual type of learner. I struggled with the requirements from the college and my written work until Sharon helped me. Sharon was able to help me learn with visuals, having conversations with me, and listening to my concerns. I immediately felt valued and heard. Often, she would set me realistic goals, she would proofread my work and give me constructive feedback. I have seen significant development in my work and my education. I have worked with her through level 1-3. As I continue my fourth and final chapter, I will continue to work alongside Sharon. I would recommend her to anyone. She is highly experienced, very academically educated, and overall a wonderful person.

Having been fortunate to work with Sharon previously, I came to appreciate how she shares her perspective on trauma and lived experience in expansive and creative ways, enabling meaningful reflection in a non-judgemental conversation. While our personal experiences differ in detail, Sharon’s insight influenced my ability to recognise the lasting negative impact that trauma has, how this is replicated across society, and how it can continue to hold us back unless we identify and challenge that cycle. That unique relatability led to ‘wow’ moments, when it became possible to refine previously muddled thoughts and recollections and contextualise them. Sharon helped me to meaningfully draw together the dynamics of culture, family and interpersonal relationships, social status, environment and economics into a coherent whole from which I could begin to dismantle the personal barriers these influences had created. Whether as a leader, a teacher, or both, it is powerful to be awakened to understanding that trauma-ingrained thoughts and instincts effectively induce a state of operating automatically, as though we have been programmed with inadequate stock responses to the multi-various challenges that life and work present us with. If you have ever felt overwhelmed, or that your sense of positive impact and influence is limited, be reassured that it can be transformed into a source of personal and professional strength, growth, and excellence. Sharon’s holistic approach to personal development empowers you to better relate, empathise, creatively engage and educate as an individual impacted by trauma yet capable of overcoming it to the benefit of self and others.

I was intrigued by Sharon’s level of knowledge, I felt unsure at first but I learned very quickly how she made me feel at ease. Sharon is fun and engaging and she talks on a level that is interesting and easy to follow. I haven’t accessed a course at the moment as I’m still deciding what to do but I will definitely contact Sharon for my self-development and academic needs when I have.

As an international student I struggled with learning the way of university in England. Sharon was shadowing in my class one day and helped me. I understood a lot from her. I contacted her when class had finished and she supported me with my writing and learning. I am so thankful to her. It was really helpful.

I first met Sharon a number of years ago when I approached her for some work experience. She instantly made me feel at ease and I felt anything was possible. I was intrigued by her experiences. She is like no other teacher or mentor I’ve come across because of her engaging ways and thoughtfulness. Sharon’s workshops are tailored to meet the needs of everyone attending. Her non-judgemental persona and patience are her strengths and I have learned a lot from her. I would definitely recommend her.

Sharon came to our place of work to deliver 3 days of training. The training was insightful and fun and she encouraged us to think outside the box. There were strategies I developed personally that I hadn’t thought of using before and have implemented in my practice since. Being in a small group was really useful because we could all take part in the activities and discussions. Sharon led some of these but also encouraged peer led discussions.