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Shannon O’Shea, BACP

Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Shannon

Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She creates a calm space where people can talk about painful experiences and start to make practical changes. Sessions are straightforward and paced to suit each person.

She often helps people who are coping with trauma or abuse to process what happened and manage strong emotions.

Background and approach

She also supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and grief. Work can cover related concerns such as communication problems, workplace issues and separation. Shannon describes her style as integrative, which means she adapts ways of working to fit the person in front of her.

Conversations are empathic and non-judgemental, with a focus on exploring options and building confidence. She aims to help people find clearer ways forward rather than offering quick fixes. She has a degree in Counselling (BA Hons) and further study in health and social care and counselling practice.

Her ongoing professional learning includes safeguarding, trauma, relational trauma, grief and solution-focused work. These areas inform how she supports clients in sessions. People new to therapy are guided through the first meeting so they know what to expect.

If continuing together feels right, weekly sessions can be arranged to suit individual needs and schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	385297	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches that inform online counselling and how they help

Shannon uses evidence-based techniques drawn together in an integrative way to match what each person needs. One approach she uses is trauma-informed work, which helps people process painful memories and reduce overwhelming emotions through paced conversations and practical coping strategies. Another common strand is solution-focused work, which concentrates on identifying small, achievable steps and building on strengths to move forward more quickly.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will discuss options with the person and together they will decide which ways of working fit the goals and current situation. She checks in regularly and adapts the style as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker to arrange and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text work well for shorter check-ins, notes between sessions or when speaking on the phone or video is difficult. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Shannon supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. She also works with related issues such as workplace difficulties, separation and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She follows an integrative approach, adapting methods to suit each person's needs. Sessions are empathic, practical and focused on exploring options and building confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shannon has six years of experience working with individuals in counselling roles. Her background includes work supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.