About Shannon
Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience supporting people through difficult life events. She holds a BA (Hons) Counselling (Integrative) and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Shannon creates a calm space where people can speak honestly and at their own pace.
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Shannon also works with issues linked to those difficulties, such as attachment concerns, communication problems, chronic illness and workplace strain.
How Shannon works
Her background includes work with a community charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Shannon describes her style as empathic and non-judgemental. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and helps them weigh options, build clarity and regain confidence.
Early sessions are used to identify priorities and agree how often to meet. Practical needs are part of the work. Sessions can include talking through painful memories, learning ways to manage strong emotions and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
Shannon adapts her approach to match what a person needs in the moment. New clients are guided through the first appointment so they feel more comfortable. She keeps developing her skills with ongoing training in trauma, grief, safeguarding and solution-focused methods.
What Shannon works with
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Shannon uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that are adapted to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on trauma-informed care, which helps people process painful experiences, manage overwhelming emotions and reduce symptoms that follow traumatic events. Another key strand is solution-focused work, which looks for small, practical changes and steps that can make daily life easier and restore a sense of control.Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the process and happens together. Shannon will talk through options, explain how different approaches work and help decide what feels most useful for your current situation. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needs and goals evolve.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions use less data and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or when a shorter, written option fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs.
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