About Sharon

Qualifications

Sharon holds an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and a Diploma in Systems Analysis and Design from Napier University. She is also qualified with a BTEC in Reflexology, Swedish Massage & Stress Management, and a Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Salford.

Her ongoing passion for holistic wellbeing has led her to become an accredited Mindfulness Teacher with Mindfulness Now, a Creative Arts Facilitator with Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT), and a certified Forest Therapy Practitioner with FTHub.

Career Journey

Sharon’s professional path has been diverse and deeply people-centred. She began her career as a computer programmer and data analyst at Great Universal Stores before making a life-changing transition into healthcare.

She spent ten years in the NHS, working across forensic inpatient units, community mental health teams, and research nursing — gaining invaluable experience in supporting individuals through recovery and change.

Following her time in the NHS, Sharon became a social entrepreneur, blending her clinical expertise with her love for animals, nature and the arts. She founded Noah’s ART, an award-winning animal-assisted wellbeing service, which has been enriching lives in the community for over a decade.

Personal Story

Sharon’s life has been one of growth, courage, and self-discovery. After studying psychology, she worked in IT for 15 years, where despite professional success, she struggled with imposter syndrome and a sense of misalignment. Having experienced miscarriage, a loved one’s attempted suicide, managing debt on a IVA plan, and the impact of PTSD on her family, she has struggled with her own mental health at times. Taking redundancy gave her the opportunity to retrain as a mental health nurse, a decision that brought her work into harmony with her values. Her approach is straightforward, down to earth, warm and supportive.

Driven by a desire to offer more personalised, compassionate care, she created Noah’s ART, which originally supported adults on their recovery journeys and later evolved to serve children and families.

Today, Sharon has chosen to slow her pace and focus on supporting adults navigating life transitions — such as empty nest syndrome, career changes, or relationship shifts. Through retreats and one-to-one sessions, she offers space for reflection, healing, and reconnection with self.