Sharnea believes that meaningful therapy begins with feeling genuinely understood. She takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, allowing her build authentic therapeutic connections, whilst challenging individuals to grow and change.
Sharnea has worked across multiple roles and settings including private practice, not-for-profit organisations and residential care. She is passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health and overcome their unique challenges to enable them to make meaningful and sustainable changes in their life.
Sharnea has a particular interest and expertise in supporting adults experiencing disordered eating and body image issues and has completed her training in various eating disorder treatment modalities. Sharnea’s unique experience in this area allows her to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, and to walk alongside those navigating their recovery journey.
Sharnea also has experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress, and other mental health challenges. She also enjoys supporting children & adolescents experiencing emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depression, family adjustments, transitions, and other mental health challenges.
Sharnea draws on various treatment modalities in her practice including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Meta-Cognitive Therapy (MCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), and Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM). Sharnea implements evidence-based treatment while ensuring she tailors her approach based on individual needs, circumstances and preferences.