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Sharon Gunnell, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Sharon Gunnell helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions and major life changes. She works calmly and without judgement to help people feel steadier and more able to cope. Sharon holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom, offering sessions in English.

Her approach puts the person first. She uses client-centred methods to listen closely and follow what each person needs. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - a way of learning to live with difficult thoughts while moving towards what matters to you.

Background and approach

Sharon supports people dealing with illness, chronic pain, caregiving strain and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with isolation, loss of confidence, guilt and relationship communication problems. Young adult issues, pregnancy and childbirth, women’s issues and recovery after sexual assault are included among her focus areas.

Sessions can be conducted by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sharon aims to help people try new ways of coping so they can make small changes that add up over time. Her style is warm and steady, centred on listening and practical next steps.

With three years of experience, Sharon combines straightforward conversation with structured ACT ideas when they suit the person. She encourages people to set goals that fit their life and to practise helpful skills between sessions. People who choose Sharon can expect a supportive space to talk, simple tools to manage stress, and a focus on moving toward what matters most to them.

How ACT and Client-Centred Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, grief and coping with chronic illness. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening so the person can find their own direction and make changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try out techniques that fit. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively, so people can keep what helps and drop what does not.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts in writing or check in between calls. These options let people arrange therapy around busy lives and different needs while working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists.

What concerns does Sharon help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiving stress, isolation and end-of-life issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and collaborative. She listens closely, follows the person's lead and offers practical steps alongside reflective conversation.

What is Sharon's professional background?

Sharon has three years of experience working with people in counselling settings. She combines person-centred practice with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as supplied in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Sharon

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Sharon Gunnell, NCPS

Background and approach

How ACT and Client-Centred Work Online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety