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Sharmaine O'Keefe, BACP

Sharmaine O'Keefe is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and major life changes.

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About Sharmaine

Sharmaine O'Keefe is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and major life changes. She supports those dealing with relationship and family strains, grief, trauma and eating or body image concerns. Sharmaine works with people who are trying to manage work problems, career decisions or feelings of depression and panic.

She explains things clearly and keeps sessions focused on what matters to the person seeking help.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be practical and grounded, with an emphasis on small steps and real-life tools. Sharmaine aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can talk and feel heard. Sharmaine uses a blend of therapeutic methods rather than a single approach.

She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques. This mix lets her tailor the way she works to the person in front of her. She has four years of counselling experience across independent practice, schools and charity settings.

Before training as a counsellor she worked as a lawyer, teacher and lecturer, which she says helps her understand practical and emotional pressures people face. Sharmaine is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is recorded as BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

The overall aim is to support people to regain confidence, reduce distress and move forward with clearer choices.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393053	October 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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Ways of working Sharmaine names

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Approaches you can use online

Sharmaine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioural changes to reduce distress, which is useful for anxiety, panic and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and actions - it helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing steps that matter to them.

She also draws on Solution-Focused and mindfulness techniques to keep sessions practical and goal-orientated. Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and together they decide which methods to try and when to adapt them.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for a fuller conversational experience, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or times when you do not want to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and honest conversation.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sharmaine help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, relationship and family worries, grief, trauma, eating and body image concerns, depression and workplace or career difficulties.

What is Sharmaine's counselling style like?

Her approach is practical and calm, focusing on small steps and clear tools. Sessions aim to be warm and non-judgemental while staying focused on the person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of counselling experience working in independent practice, senior school settings and charities.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Sharmaine does not accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharmaine?

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