Osbourne reflects on childhood trauma

Sharon Osbourne has spoken about the treatment that she received from her father during her childhood.

In an interview with clinical psychologist Pamela Connolly on TV show Shrink Rap, the X Factor judge explained that violence was a daily fixture of life in her home.

"I was surrounded by violent people, violent talk, violent behaviour, so there was nothing unusual seeing my dad threatening someone, or brandishing a firearm. It seemed normal. I thought everybody was like this. It was part of our lives," Sharon explained.

"My father really had a temper. He had a voice which would echo through the entire house. A couple of times he would whack me and he used to yank my hair. I wouldn't say I was abused and beaten; in those days it was a normal thing."

Osbourne added that the trauma of her childhood still affects her everyday life.

She said: "As punishment, my dad used to lock me in the unlit coal cupboard in the basement. I still panic in confined spaces to this day. I wont go on the underground. I hate packed trains."