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Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

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Shannon Brailsford is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people find balance and clarity. She draws on four years of practice and works at a pace set by each person. Shannon focuses on practical, everyday concerns that can make life feel overwhelming.

She supports people who struggle with stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps with career worries, major life changes and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Other areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, and workplace issues. Shannon uses an integrative style that combines talking therapy with reflective practices. Sessions often look at unhelpful beliefs and where they began.

The goal is to identify small changes that feel manageable and true to the client. Her way of working is gentle and curious. She prioritises building trust and follows the client’s lead about timing and topics.

She says she understands how daunting it can be to open up because she has been in the client role herself. Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits them.

Approaches for online counselling and what they offer

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the client find their own answers; this approach suits people who want a supportive space to gain clarity.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. It can help with stress, anxiety and improving day-to-day coping.

Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns and past experiences that shape current reactions. This can be useful for people wanting to understand recurring relationship or self-image issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client’s goals, needs and preferences. Decisions about focus and pace are collaborative and can change over time.

Online therapy provides flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for regular check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help make therapy more accessible and manageable alongside daily responsibilities.

What issues can Shannon help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace worries, compassion fatigue, attachment and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is integrative and client-centred, with mindfulness and psychodynamic influences. Sessions aim to explore beliefs and past patterns in a practical, paced way.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a counsellor with individuals on a range of everyday and relational concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and situations.

How do fees and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Shannon?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Career difficulties
Depression

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Shannon

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Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches for online counselling and what they offer

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety