Shannon O’Shea

Shannon O’Shea is a counsellor with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, supportive space for people to talk through what feels hard. Shannon listens without judgement and helps clients take small, practical steps toward feeling steadier.

She specialises in concerns often linked to past hurt, including trauma and abuse, as well as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Shannon also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, chronic pain or illness, communication problems and workplace strain. Isolation and loneliness are included among the difficulties she addresses.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) awarded with First Class honours and a range of additional training. Shannon has developed further skills in relational trauma, grief work and solution-focused methods while continuing professional development. She also contributes time to a community charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In session Shannon takes an integrative, person-centred approach. She adapts ways of working to each person’s needs and pace. Sessions often look at what has been happening, how it affects daily life, and practical steps to manage feelings and relationships.

New clients are normally guided through an initial meeting that covers current concerns and practicalities. If continuing work seems helpful, she can arrange a regular schedule that suits the individual and their circumstances.

Approaches that guide online work

Shannon draws on integrative counselling principles that combine well-established methods to match each person's needs. Integrative work blends listening and reflection with practical strategies to help manage stress, low mood and relational difficulties. This approach can help people make sense of past experiences while finding concrete ways to cope day to day.

She also uses elements of solution-focused methods which concentrate on small, achievable changes and identifying what already helps. These techniques are useful for defining immediate goals, reducing overwhelm and building confidence in managing daily tasks and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Shannon will explore your goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit you. This is a collaborative process and she will check in regularly to adapt the plan as you progress.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also work well when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a quieter time slot, helping therapy fit more naturally into everyday life.