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Sharan Thiara, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Sharan Thiara offers straightforward, compassionate counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or major life changes. She introduces herself calmly and listens without judgement so clients can speak freely about what matters most to them. Sharan is based in the United Kingdom and brings seven years of practice to each session.

She holds BACP registration, which is noted as BACP. Sharan uses practical, down-to-earth methods so conversations lead to useful steps.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding patterns, managing intense feelings and finding small changes that make daily life easier. She draws on approaches that help with relationships, trauma, grief and self-esteem problems. Her style is human-centred and integrative, combining different ways of working to suit each person.

That might mean learning new coping skills one week and looking at underlying attachment patterns another week. She aims to keep things calm and grounded while helping people face difficult memories or habits. People often start therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or exhausted by caring roles or work.

Sharan supports those navigating separation, addiction, eating or sleep difficulties, parenting pressures and career transitions. She also works with issues linked to identity and intimacy. Getting started begins with a simple matching process on the site, then scheduling a session.

Sharan uses video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their day. She explains costs as varying by location and notes sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches for online counselling and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps clients clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change behaviour and mood. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and some addictive behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape connection and trust today; it can help people understand patterns in relationships and build more supported ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to a person’s concerns, goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that may fit best. The decision about methods is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to match what helps most.

Online therapy makes these approaches more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, on-the-go contact. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver ACT, CBT and attachment-focused work across these formats, offering options that fit different schedules and circumstances.
What concerns does Sharan help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, as well as relationship, grief and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is human-centred and integrative, blending practical coping skills with deeper work on attachment and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Sharan has seven years of practice working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma and life transitions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sharan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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