Sharon Deacon

I currently offer face-to-face counselling from my private garden office in Tring, Hertfordshire, where you’ll find a peaceful and confidential space. There is parking available on the drive, though please note there is no waiting room.

I also offer online sessions via Microsoft Teams for adult clients, providing flexibility if you prefer to meet virtually.

Availability

Monday: 8.30am–6pm

Tuesday: 6–8pm

Wednesday: 8.30am–7pm

Thursday: 8:30am–7pm

Friday: 8:30am–4pm

Sessions and Fees

I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone call or Teams so that you can get a sense of whether we might work well together.

If you decide to go ahead, our first session will be:

Adults and Young People (15+) – 50 minutes

Couples – 90-minute initial assessment session

We will work together at your pace, as building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key.

Session fees:

Individual sessions (50 mins): £60

Couples initial session (90 mins): £100

Couples ongoing sessions (60 mins): £80

Hello, and welcome.

Whatever you are feeling in this very moment is important because you are important. Life can get on top of us sometimes and I am here to offer support with the challenges you are facing. Relationships go through ups and downs; communication can break down, leaving you wondering what’s happening and how did we get here? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone.

I’m here to support you, and help you to explore your world and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. Together, we can uncover your inner strength and resilience, helping you move towards the life you deserve.

I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you. Our sessions may include talking, listening, and creative approaches — always guided by what feels most comfortable and helpful for you.

I work with couples, adults, and young people aged 15+, offering respectful and confidential support within a trusting and understanding therapeutic relationship.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it is also the beginning of change. If you’re ready to explore what’s going on for you and/or your relationship, I would be honoured to walk alongside you on that journey.

In addition to my private practice, Purple Steps Counselling, I also work as a Secondary School Counsellor. Previously, I have worked at The Chilterns Neuro Centre, South Bucks Hospice, Time to Talk (adolescent counselling service), and One Recovery Bucks.

I work from a beautiful, nurturing hut in my garden, offering a calm and private space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions.

My approach is Integrative, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic models to suit your individual needs. Together, we’ll find a way of working that feels right for you. Some people prefer to talk, while others find it easier to express themselves creatively — through play, drawing, painting, or sand tray work.

I have experience supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including:

depression, anxiety (generalised and social), grief and loss, low mood, family and relationship issues, trauma, work-related stress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, long-term or life-limiting illness, ASD, ADHD, menopause, divorce and separation, women’s life changes, and low self-esteem.

Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where you can explore what’s happening for you — and begin to move towards understanding, healing, and growth.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory phone call so that you can get a sense of whether we might work well together. This is a chance to talk about what’s bringing you to counselling and to ask any questions you may have.

If you decide to go ahead, our first session will be:

Adults and Young People (15+) – 50 minutes

Couples – 90-minute initial assessment session

We will work together at your pace, as building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship is key to the counselling process.

Session fees:

Individual sessions (50 mins): £60

Couples initial session (90 mins): £100

Couples ongoing sessions (60 mins): £80