Shannon Brailsford , BACP

Shannon Brailsford is a counsellor who aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what feels hard. She uses a gentle, paced approach that lets clients set the agenda and move at a speed that feels right for them. Shannon holds BACP which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Shannon often supports people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She helps with work-related strain, life transitions, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems and social anxiety.

In sessions she listens for where old patterns and beliefs started. That can mean looking at past relationships or uncomfortable feelings that keep repeating. The goal is to increase self-understanding so practical changes feel possible and sustainable.

Her style is warm and curious. She aims to build trust and respect before suggesting ways to try new behaviours or thoughts. Clients may use mindfulness exercises, reflective conversation, or mapping inner parts to help manage emotions and increase self-compassion.

Shannon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines. She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. To start, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Shannon uses therapeutic approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to understand what matters most. It helps when someone needs respect, empathy and space to find their own answers. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and improve calm during stressful moments. It can be useful for managing day-to-day stress and improving emotional awareness. Internal Family Systems works with different 'parts' of a person - for example a critical part or a protective part - to encourage understanding and inner cooperation; it can help with attachment wounds and persistent self-criticism.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods feel most helpful. That collaborative process means approaches can be adapted as the person progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel time. Video calls let sessions feel close to face-to-face, phone sessions can fit into a short break, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or those who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to try different formats as needs change.