Professional Background

Based in the heart of England, Sharon Hinsull is an experienced therapist, workshop facilitator and artist supervisor who has devoted over 20 years to helping others achieve optimal mental and emotional wellbeing. 

Artist Wellbeing

As a registered practitioner with BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine), Sharon now works predominantly in the creative sector, providing mental health and wellbeing support to individuals, productions and organisations in the creative and performing arts industries. In addition to offering one-to-one therapeutic support, Sharon provides artist supervision for actors, writers and directors engaged in the creation and development of challenging storylines. She also serves as a production support practitioner, being on hand behind the scenes to facilitate group meetings/debriefings, and provide ongoing support to cast and crew members throughout the full duration of a production.

Writing Therapy

With a specialist interest in the area of writing therapy, Sharon has supported many groups and individuals in the use of writing as a therapeutic medium, and she has facilitated numerous workshops and tutorials on the theme of expressive writing and its associated theories and practice. In her wider therapeutic work, Sharon also regularly supports people from the world of writing and publishing.

Teaching, Training and Supervision

As a qualified teacher, Sharon has delivered a number of accredited practitioner-level programmes in further and higher education, and she has frequently been involved in designing and delivering a wide range of training packages on behalf of both private and public sector organisations. Sharon formerly served as a clinical supervisor at one of Birmingham's largest counselling agencies and she now provides regular supervision for writers and performers.

Professional Qualifications 

Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling, Certificate in Counselling Skills in the Development of Learning, Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. PGCE (University of Wolverhampton).

Membership and Registration

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Sharon fully abides by its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and engages in regular and ongoing training, supervision and professional development. 

In support of her role as a practising writing therapist and workshop facilitator, Sharon is a member of Lapidus, the international organisation devoted to the promotion of writing and creativity for personal development. 

Sharon is also a registered practitioner with BAPAM, the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine.