Shannon O’Shea

Shannon O’Shea is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She brings six years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

Shannon creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is worrying them. She aims to move at each person’s pace and to help them find practical ways to cope. Many clients come to discuss overwhelming feelings, past hurt, or difficulties in close relationships.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) awarded with First Class honours, plus diplomas in counselling and health and social care. She has completed specialist training in safeguarding, trauma, relational trauma, grief, and solution-focused therapy. Ongoing professional development is part of her routine.

Shannon often supports people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence through community charity work, alongside her private practice. She works with the emotional fallout of those experiences, including post-traumatic stress, shame, and problems with trust and attachment.

In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people weigh options. Practical steps, clearer boundaries and small changes are common outcomes people aim for. Those worried about starting therapy are guided through the first meeting, with time allowed for questions and planning next steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Shannon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult experiences and learn coping skills. One common approach she uses is trauma-focused work, which helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce the intensity of distressing reactions. This often suits those affected by abuse, assault or repeated harm.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on small, practical steps and achievable goals. These methods are helpful for stress, day-to-day overwhelm and rebuilding confidence after loss or relationship changes. Both approaches aim to give tools people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to try something and change direction if it does not fit.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit counselling around work, childcare or medical appointments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Shannon about practical arrangements so sessions work with your day-to-day life.