Appearances
Recent events, contributions and speaking opportunities
Contributions from Sharon May
I am a regular contributor to print, podcast and panel discussions. See examples below.
I also co-host an annual Mental Health & Small Business - One Day Conference.
Finally, I am passionate about underpinning my expertise and opinions with research and am proud to hold an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, which was awarded based on my dissertation entitled "The Mental Health of Farm Wives".
As part of my Nuffield Scholarship experience, I have contributed to multiple seminars and webinars, as well as attending key annual conferences.
I am also an Advisory Board member for the Centre for Rural Policy Research at Exeter University's current study into the Health and Wellbeing of Women in Agriculture.
Finally, I am passionate about underpinning my expertise and opinions with research and am proud to hold an MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, which was awarded based on my dissertation entitled "The Mental Health of Farm Wives".
Podcasts & YouTube
- Good Enough Counsellors – how to grow and build a group therapy practice with Sharon May
with Josephine Hughes
- Sharon May on Values, Vulnerability and Building a business that heals
R2Kast with Wallace Currie
- Staying Positive in Farming - Blue Monday discussion
with AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
- Finding myself whilst Parenting
Thrive Talking Podcast with Minds Thrive
Publications
- FCN (The Farming Community Network) – News & Events: Mental Health Awareness Week - Finding Strength in Community
- Farmer's Weekly "Level the Field" Guide on neurodiversity and mental health in farming: Neurodivergent Strengths and Farming (Pg 6)
- Farmer's Weekly - Opinion Letters: Reminder: Farmers need to be sustainable too
- FCN (The Farming Community Network) – Guest Article: Men's Health Week - Challenging Stereotypes and Reducing Barriers
- Rural Roots Canada - Interview: UK Researcher and Nuffield Scholar Explores How to Better Support Farmers’ Mental Health
- NY FarmNet/ Cornell CALS - Interview: Visiting Scholar from the UK Visits NY FarmNet
Panel Discussions
- Newbury and District Agricultural Society: Women In Agriculture
- Unstoppable: Global Mental Health in Agriculture Panel
- Farm Innovation Show: Future of British Agriculture Panel
- The Farming Community Network, Farmwell Festive Fireside Panel
- IAgSA (Institue of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators) National Conference: Beyond the Balance Sheet Feb 2026
Seminars & Webinars
- University of North Carolina Agromedicine Institute – "Current Findings from my Nuffield Research" (Oct 25)
- Farmers Weekly – "Level the Field" Neurodiversity and Mental Health in Agriculture Webinar (Nov 25)
- PRISM Seminar for ABP UK – "Down on the farm - the importance of mental health in Agriculture" (Jan 2026)
Research
- MA Dissertation "The Mental Health of Farm Wives" (publication pending)
- Advisory Board member for the Centre for Rural Policy Research at Exeter University's current study into the Health and Wellbeing of Women in Agriculture
Mental Health and Small Business - One Day Conference
I am co-organiser of the annual Mental Health and Small Business - One Day Conference, held each October to support small business owners, solopreneurs and sole traders.
Could I contribute to your next podcast, panel, event and conference?
Can I support you more directly in a consultancy role?
I’d love to learn more about how I can support you, your organisation or rural community.