I have had a varied and rewarding career in education and therapy in both the UK and overseas. Alongside this, I am a qualified Reiki Master and swimming teacher.
In 2016 a series of family bereavements profoundly changed my life. During that time I discovered the healing power of the outdoors and it became a source of comfort, strength and renewal.
As a passionate all-weather swimmer, I discovered deep healing in cold water and the natural world. It was here that I found a true sense of mindfulness. The experience nourished my soul, lifted my spirits and supported me both physically and mentally. Alongside this, Reiki has been a powerful and complementary part of my own healing journey - to restore balance, release emotional tension, and promote deep relaxation and wellbeing.
I believe that connecting with the power and beauty of the natural world, together with the gentle healing energy of Reiki, offers a new perspective on our lives and our place in the world. I am passionate about guiding others to find their own path in this way, to rebuild confidence, restore inner balance and rediscover their sense of belonging.
Experiencing nature's power and beauty gives us a different perspective on the world and our place within it.
From this vision Ebbing Tides - Therapy in Nature was born.
I am fully insured and hold the following documentation and policies that you can complete and read prior to commencing the therapies:
Therapeutic & Healing
Water & Outdoor
Education & Special Needs
Child & Safeguarding
— Sharon
In 2015/2016 I lost my parents and eldest son all within 7 months of one another. As time progressed I knew that I had to face the grief and so I returned to my home in Cornwall and the sea.
Being in the water I immediately felt supported; it wasn't about the swimming but being immersed in the water. Somedays I scraped the ice off the windscreen and on other days I left home whilst it was still dark and sat on the shore watching the sun rise. I collected stones, wrote words and poems and looked for signs of my loved ones. My emotions fleeted from anger to feeling grateful, loved and blessed. Emotions came and went with the waves and the sea became my friend; it was my safe space and held me both emotionally and physically. I went with the flow, letting the water and surroundings seep into my being.
I experienced true mindfulness in nature and my observations became more precise and fine tuned. I watched a feather floating on the water in front of me and picked up the heart shaped pebbles on the shore, I even made eye contact with the seagull watching me so intently. They all spoke to me. Sounds soothed and movements showed that there is always a before and after. I was finally beginning to find hope in the tiny glimmers of blue hidden in a grey, oppressive sky.
I started to explore what was beneath the waves and became fascinated by the forests of seaweed; even taking some home to eat and bathe in.
The rocks were testament to how they suffered from nature's erosion. Some were tossed about in the waves, others stood firm and proud, accepting the changes that nature made to their shape. On calm days I could sense their strength.
The waves also brought to the shore random items and then took them back on the next tide. I found beautiful seaglass, lost shoes, hats and even false teeth. On one occasion a balloon floated towards me; that day was actually my birthday!
Although I was alone through this rollercoaster of a journey, nature showed me that there can be moments of calm within the storm. I felt nurtured and my resilience grew. I started to make soaps and research the benefits of essential oils. Today my soaps, pulse points and sprays incorporate those essential oils and seaweed; they soothe, relax, uplift and energise. I have captured nature.
Nature showed me that we are here but for a moment and I wanted to make those moments count. Seasons come and go and life begins and life ends. Tides rise and recede and waves ebb and flow. I learned to breathe it all in and accept. It helped me to make sense of everything. I had used the healing power of nature to open the door to recovery and transformation.
I now live in West Sussex and enjoy all that nature has to offer in this beautiful county.
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