Expert Comment & Media Publicity

Dr Sharie has written articles for numerous publications and contributed to articles in the Guardian, Observer, Daily Mail and many others. She has contributed to programmes on BBC radio and Channel 4 television.

10 best kids’ motivational books that educate and inspire

Chatty and user-friendly, it focuses on helping teens to decide who they want to be and how they can handle things in their lives. “It’s a book to help you to be happy with who you truly are, now and in the future,” explains Sharie Coombes… more

Brighton therapist launches self-help book for teenagers

…Choose You! is a self-help guide which helps young people understand the neuroscience of the teenage brain, which she says can be beneficial to their mental health.
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‘Doing small things can make a big difference’: the children looking out for others during the coronavirus crisis

Dr Sharie Coombes, a child psychologist and author of a new book, Keep Calm!, featuring philanthropic tasks children can perform during the pandemic, says that we can all learn a lot from the way children are coping.

How to help children cope with stress and anxiety during the pandemic

Child psychologist Dr Sharie Coombes, author of Keep Calm – an activity book designed to support children during the COVID-19 crisis – suggests that we use several different approaches to keep our children’s stress levels manageable…

12 of the best books on bullying for children and parents

This empowering activity book is by Dr Sharie Coombes, a child and family psychologist. With an intro and notes for grown-ups, it has fun illustrations and encouraging activities that tackle… more

Dragon magic, strange creatures and a roaring romance…

Written by Dr Sharie Coombes, a child and family psychotherapist, the carefully devised activity book shows children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future…

11 best children’s books about anxiety for kids who worry

This interactive self-care activity book helps children to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and confidence. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle anxiety, sadness and stress;