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 their concerns and work through difficult experiences. She focuses on helping those affected by trauma and abuse to process events, manage intense emotions, and rebuild connection with themselves and others.

Shannon also supports people facing issues that can arise from traumatic experiences or from other life circumstances. Her work addresses a range of difficulties including low self-esteem, stress, depression, grief, relationship problems, and challenges linked to chronic illness or workplace strain. She has particular experience supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence through community charity work.

Trained as an integrative counsellor, Shannon adapts therapeutic techniques to meet each person’s needs and priorities. She earned a BA (Hons) Counselling (Integrative) - First Class, holds an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling (Level 3), and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Her ongoing professional development includes specialist training in safeguarding, trauma and relational trauma, grief work, and solution-focused therapy.

Shannon holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She guides people through the first session, explains the process, and, when suitable, arranges regular weekly appointments at a pace that feels right.

Integrative approaches and online therapy

Shannon practices an integrative approach, which blends techniques from different evidence-based therapies so interventions are tailored to each person’s needs - this can include exploring thoughts and feelings, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships. Trauma-informed work is another cornerstone of her practice, offering ways to process distressing events, reduce overwhelming emotions, and restore a sense of safety and connection. Solution-focused therapy is used for clients seeking practical, goal-oriented change; it emphasizes small, achievable steps and strategies to move forward.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Shannon does with each person. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods as the relationship develops so the plan remains aligned with the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Shannon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose formats that suit different communication styles and circumstances.