Shannon O’Shea, BACP

Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience supporting people through difficult emotional times. She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Shannon aims to offer a calm, steady presence where people can talk about what matters most to them.

She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and issues that come from trauma or abuse. She also helps with self-esteem and relationship-related difficulties, and pays attention to how past attachments can affect present life. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person.

Shannon describes her practice as integrative, which means she adapts her methods to the person in front of her rather than following a single technique. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic ideas and practical tools to help people manage overwhelming emotions and find clearer ways to cope.

Alongside her independent work, she supports women through a community charity for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Her training includes safeguarding, trauma, relational trauma and grief work, and she continues to develop her skills through ongoing professional development.

For a first session she will guide you through what to expect, answer questions and discuss how often to meet. The initial meeting focuses on what’s concerning you now and on agreeing a plan that feels comfortable and realistic.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Shannon describes her practice as integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet each person’s needs. One approach she commonly uses focuses on trauma-informed ways of working, helping people process difficult experiences and manage overwhelming emotions through pacing and grounding strategies. This approach can be helpful for people who have experienced abuse, assault or other forms of trauma.

She also works with methods that address grief and loss, offering space to name what’s been lost and to find manageable steps forward. These methods tend to combine listening with practical coping tools to reduce day-to-day distress and support gradual adjustment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt techniques as therapy progresses. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted if needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or regular weekly meetings that fit around work and family commitments.