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Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Integrative counsellor for emotional resilience
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Career and life changes
  • Compassionate support

About Shannon Brailsford

Shannon Brailsford is an integrative counsellor who creates a welcoming, healing space for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, and the emotional fallout of life changes. She works with clients who find it hard to put their own needs first, who overcommit and become overwhelmed, or who feel lost and low in confidence. In sessions she supports exploration of self-limiting beliefs and patterns so clients can better understand how past experiences shape present reactions and make choices that feel more authentic and balanced.

Shannon is guided by each person she works with, moving at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful. She aims to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, curiosity, and compassion, and brings sensitivity to issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, workplace challenges, and feelings of isolation. Having sat in the client seat herself, she empathises with the courage it takes to be vulnerable and values the transformative potential of counselling. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shannon Brailsford have?

Shannon Brailsford has 4 years of experience working with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

Is Shannon Brailsford a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates membership of a professional counselling body in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Shannon Brailsford provide therapy?

Shannon provides therapy in English.

Where is Shannon Brailsford located?

Shannon is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shannon Brailsford as my therapist?

You can work with Shannon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shannon Brailsford work with international clients?

Shannon Brailsford does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shannon Brailsford cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shannon draws on client-centered therapy to place the person at the heart of the work, offering a nonjudgemental environment where clients lead the pace and topics of sessions while the therapist reflects and supports personal insight. This approach suits people seeking greater self-understanding, improved self-worth, and help with life transitions.

She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce the intensity of stress and anxiety. These practices can be useful for managing overwhelming feelings, improving focus, and building tolerance for difficult emotions.

Shannon integrates psychodynamic ideas to explore how past relationships and early patterns influence current behaviour and emotional responses. This can be helpful for clients who want to examine attachment, recurring relationship difficulties, or long-standing emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shannon works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining regular contact with registered professionals and therapists committed to supporting clients' progress.

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