Shannon O’Shea , BACP

Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shannon offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

Her way of working is practical and person-centred. She listens first, then helps people name what feels difficult. Conversations often focus on managing strong emotions, making sense of past hurt, and rebuilding confidence step by step.

Shannon adapts her approach to each person. She draws on integrative counselling and techniques aimed at trauma, grief and solution-focused work to meet individual needs. This means sessions can include exploring past experiences, building coping strategies, and setting small, realistic goals.

She has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault through a community charity. That work informs how she supports others who bring concerns linked to relational harm, post-traumatic stress, or ongoing safety worries.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Shannon works with issues that often overlap, such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, chronic pain or illness, workplace strain, and feelings of isolation. She aims to help people find clearer ways forward and greater self-compassion.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Shannon uses integrative counselling with techniques that help people process trauma and manage difficult emotions. This approach combines talking, emotional regulation skills, and practical exercises to support recovery from abuse, sexual assault or post-traumatic stress.

She also works with grief-focused methods that help people make sense of loss and find ways to carry on. These methods involve gentle pacing, reviewing memories, and building routines that reduce overwhelm and restore daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest options and try methods that fit your needs. Plans are reviewed together so the work can change as you make progress or when life circumstances shift.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual contact, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Chat and text-based messaging are flexible for short check-ins, reflective work, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs while still working with registered or accredited professionals.