Shannon O’Shea, BACP

Shannon O’Shea is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of experience supporting people through difficult life events and emotional challenges. She creates a calm, empathic space where clients can explore what matters most to them and work through trauma, abuse, grief, low self-esteem, stress, depression, and relationship difficulties at a pace that feels right.

Shannon draws on an integrative approach, tailoring techniques to each person rather than following a single method. She has specialist training in trauma and relational trauma, grief work, and solution-focused therapy, and continues professional development to refine her practice. Shannon also supports women through a community charity for those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, bringing that experience into her therapeutic work.

She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to walk alongside them with empathy and non-judgemental support, helping them explore options and find practical ways forward. Many people feel anxious before their first session; Shannon guides newcomers through the process, answers questions, and helps arrange ongoing sessions when it feels appropriate.

Her academic background includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling with First Class honours, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling, and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She also holds the BACP credential, the United Kingdom professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.