Shannon O’Shea , BACP

Shannon O’Shea is a licensed integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom who creates a calm, supportive environment for people to explore what matters to them. She works with individuals at their own pace, helping them process difficult experiences and manage overwhelming emotions while rebuilding connection with themselves and with others.

She has particular experience supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, and also helps those facing related difficulties such as low self-esteem, stress, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Alongside her private work, she offers support through a community charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence.

As an integrative counsellor she adapts therapy to the needs of each person, drawing on a range of approaches to find what fits best. She emphasises empathy, non-judgement, and collaborative exploration, treating clients as the experts in their own lives while offering professional guidance toward clarity, healing, and confidence.

Many people feel nervous before their first session; Shannon typically explains the process, answers questions, and helps clients settle in. She may suggest weekly sessions when appropriate. Her formal training includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) with First Class honours, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling at Level 3, and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, along with specialist training in safeguarding, trauma and relational trauma, grief, and solution-focused therapy. She also holds BACP credentials, indicating professional membership with the UK counselling association.

Integrative and Trauma-Informed Care Offered Online

Shannon commonly uses integrative therapy, blending techniques from different evidence-based models to tailor sessions to each person. This approach can help when issues are complex or when a single method does not fit every concern. Solution-focused therapy is another tool she uses - it highlights client strengths and practical steps to create change, which can be useful for managing stress, improving communication, and setting therapeutic goals. She also applies trauma-informed principles when working with people affected by trauma or abuse, focusing on emotional safety, pacing, and rebuilding a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Shannon collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant for the individual.

Online therapy with Shannon is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.