Sharon Houghton Behavioural Psychotherapist Manchester

Sharon Houghton Behavioural Psychotherapist Manchester: Supporting Mental Wellbeing

Sharon Houghton Behavioural Psychotherapist Manchester brings over a decade of dedicated mental health experience. Her deep-rooted commitment to improving lives began with a degree in psychology and has only strengthened over the years. Sharon’s approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and clinical expertise.

A Compassionate Approach to Mental Health

Sharon’s passion for psychology led her to focus on attachment disorders, especially in young people. She has worked within both educational settings and eating disorder services, giving her a broad understanding of youth mental health challenges. Through this, Sharon discovered how impactful tailored therapy can be—not just for the individual, but for families as a whole.

Expertise in Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies

Fully qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP), Sharon is BABCP accredited and consistently expands her knowledge. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in CBP, while actively practicing as part of Priory’s DBT team. Her therapeutic toolbox includes:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Techniques

Sharon’s methods are evidence-based and highly adaptable, allowing her to work effectively with a wide range of mental health presentations.

Sharon Houghton Behavioural Psychotherapist Manchester: Supporting Neurodiversity

In addition to general mental health work, Sharon offers specialised support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Her understanding of autism is both personal and clinical. She has undergone ADOS-2 training, enhancing her ability to assess and support autistic individuals in a compassionate and structured way.

Continuous Training and Research Interests

Sharon never stops learning. Her training includes:

• British Isles DBT Foundational Training

• Mindfulness Now Practitioner Certification

• Compassion Focused Therapy Certification

• ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)

Research-wise, she focuses on the intersection of attachment, autism, and DBT, exploring how these areas overlap and influence one another.

Helping with a Wide Range of Mental Health Conditions

Clients seek Sharon’s help for conditions such as:

• OCD

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Personality Disorders

• Phobias

• Bipolar Disorder

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• Anger Management

• Adjustment Disorder

She believes in adapting therapy to each client’s unique story, helping them feel understood and empowered.