Shannon O’Shea, BACP
Integrative therapist specialising in trauma recovery
- Trauma and abuse support
- Anxiety and depression help
- Grief and loss support
About Shannon O’Shea
Shannon O’Shea is a licensed integrative therapist practising in the United Kingdom who provides a calm, empathetic space for people to explore what matters to them. She works with individuals affected by trauma or abuse to process difficult experiences, manage intense emotions, and rebuild connections with themselves and others.
Her practice also addresses challenges that can arise from a range of life circumstances, including low self-esteem, stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties. Shannon brings focused support for issues such as attachment difficulties, workplace problems, chronic illness and pain, and experiences of domestic or sexual violence, drawing on specialist training in trauma, relational trauma, and grief alongside solution-focused techniques.
Alongside her private practice, she supports women through a community charity that works with people who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. As an integrative counsellor, Shannon adapts therapeutic tools to each person rather than following a single method. She works in partnership with clients, treating them as the experts in their own lives while offering guidance to help them find clarity, healing, and confidence.
Her formal qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) awarded First Class, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling at Level 3, and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She also holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and continues professional development in safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
Her practice also addresses challenges that can arise from a range of life circumstances, including low self-esteem, stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties. Shannon brings focused support for issues such as attachment difficulties, workplace problems, chronic illness and pain, and experiences of domestic or sexual violence, drawing on specialist training in trauma, relational trauma, and grief alongside solution-focused techniques.
Alongside her private practice, she supports women through a community charity that works with people who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. As an integrative counsellor, Shannon adapts therapeutic tools to each person rather than following a single method. She works in partnership with clients, treating them as the experts in their own lives while offering guidance to help them find clarity, healing, and confidence.
Her formal qualifications include a BA (Hons) in Counselling (Integrative) awarded First Class, an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Counselling at Level 3, and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. She also holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and continues professional development in safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shannon O’Shea have?
Shannon O’Shea has 6 years of experience.
Is Shannon O’Shea a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Shannon O’Shea provide therapy?
English
Where is Shannon O’Shea located?
United Kingdom
How can I work with Shannon O’Shea as my therapist?
You can work with Shannon O’Shea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shannon O’Shea work with international clients?
Shannon O’Shea does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shannon O’Shea 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 with therapy 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.
Integrative and Trauma-Informed Online Support
Shannon commonly uses an integrative approach, combining techniques from different evidence-based therapies to meet each person’s needs. This means she can draw on cognitive, relational, and practical tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.She also employs solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths and setting achievable goals to create forward movement. This brief, goal-oriented method can be helpful for managing stress, improving communication, and navigating life changes. Additionally, Shannon brings trauma-informed relational work into sessions to help people process past harm, regulate overwhelming emotions, and rebuild safer connections with themselves and others.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Shannon works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and adapts techniques over time so the work fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and mobility considerations. For many people, remote sessions increase access to regular support and allow continuity of care even when life circumstances change.