Sharon

Mrs Sharon Kalinko

Licensed Psychologist

An experienced, competent and fully present psychologist and psychotherapist working with adults individually.

About Me

This experienced psychologist offers a fully present space for adults, both individuals and couples, to explore their concerns. They foster a calm, grounded environment, ensuring you feel truly heard and understood. This collaborative approach helps navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence, drawing on deep competence. It's an ideal match for those seeking thoughtful, direct support for self-awareness and stronger relationships.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, attentive pace: we set a clear focus each week, track small shifts and bring practical reflections between meetings. I offer in-person work in London and secure online sessions in English, creating predictable structure alongside space for uncertainty. Therapy blends practical skill-building for mood, self-esteem or behaviour with careful exploration of relationship patterns and shame, using direct, collaborative feedback so you notice choices you can try straight away. People seeking thoughtful, grounded guidance through transitions or relationship strain often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Qualifications


University of South Africa (UNISA)

Registrations


Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Counseling Psychologist

ITAA

Supervising Transactional Analyst

Service Area


Private practice

In-person & Online

London, England

United Kingdom