Sharan Thiara, BACP

Sharan Thiara welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or difficult relationships. She introduces herself simply and directly, offering a calm and non-judgemental presence for people who want practical help. Her approach aims to help clients feel steadier and more able to cope with life’s pressures.

Sharan uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help people understand patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps as well as looking at deeper issues where helpful.

She has seven years of practice experience and holds BACP, which is recorded here as presented. That background informs a gentle, person-centred way of working rather than a single fixed method. Conversations tend to be calm and grounded, with attention to practical skills as well as feelings.

Many people come with concerns such as trauma, addictions, grief, intimacy or parenting strain. Sharan also lists helping with sleep, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and career worries. She aims to help people reconnect with their own strengths while working through painful patterns.

Beginning therapy often feels intimidating, and Sharan acknowledges that openly. She aims to create a space where people feel valued for trying, and where honest, steady progress is possible over time.

How therapy approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on what matters most and on taking small actions that move life in a chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape present-day connections and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust them over time so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also lets people choose quieter moments for a shorter check-in or a full therapeutic hour. Many find video or telephone sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while juggling everyday responsibilities.