Shannon O’Shea

• Trauma and abuse
• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss

About Shannon

Shannon O’Shea works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression using an integrative counselling approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience in the field.

Shannon offers one-to-one work that focuses on what the person brings to sessions. She uses different evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to help people manage overwhelming feelings and make clearer choices. Sessions are paced to the individual and aim to build coping strategies and steadier emotional responses.

Much of her work involves supporting people affected by trauma or abuse to process difficult experiences. She also helps with problems that can come from those experiences, such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Shannon has experience supporting people through issues including self-harm, sexual assault and domestic violence.

Alongside her private practice she contributes to a community charity that supports women who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) with first class honours, and further diplomas in counselling and health and social care.

In sessions she aims to be straightforward and collaborative. Shannon works on practical ways to reduce stress, improve communication and increase personal safety where needed. People often start by describing what worries them most and then agree small, manageable steps to work on between meetings.

She offers counselling in English from the United Kingdom and does not take international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Shannon uses an integrative approach that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common element is trauma-focused work, which helps people process distressing memories and reduce how much those memories affect daily life. Another frequent element is solution-focused work, which concentrates on setting clear, short-term goals and practical steps to improve coping and decision-making.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the approach based on progress and preference. This collaborative way helps find what feels most useful for managing symptoms and reaching practical aims.

Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work or family life and keeping regular appointments more easily. If you are unsure which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. The focus online remains the same as in-person work - making steady progress through regular meetings and agreed actions between sessions.

Topics Shannon lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Narcissism
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Shannon

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She works with anxiety and stress using practical strategies and conversation to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative counselling, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques to match the person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working in counselling and related settings.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK see her?

No, she does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.