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Sheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, 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 Grief Self esteem Depression

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Sheira Byrne offers short, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. Sheira speaks plainly and helps people talk through what is worrying them. Her approach is practical and calm, suitable for those who want clear steps forward.

Sheira is a BACP member and holds NCPS accreditation. She has three years of professional experience working with people facing depression, panic attacks, anger and motivation problems.

Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with trauma, sexual assault, addictions and process-driven behaviours such as gambling or problematic internet use. In sessions she focuses on listening and helping clients make sense of difficult feelings. Sheira offers a mix of talking, reflection and practical coping strategies tailored to each person.

She aims to help people build confidence and find ways to manage daily pressures. Sheira also works with concerns around relationships, communication and attachment, including issues such as jealousy, commitment worries and blended family challenges. She can help with shame, guilt and behaviours like hoarding or self-harm, using evidence-informed methods to guide the work.

Sheira provides online sessions from the United Kingdom in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Sheira describes therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients at their own pace.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Sheira draws on well‑established, evidence‑based techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and gently testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people feel less overwhelmed and more able to act. Another approach emphasises processing difficult experiences and trauma at a pace the client can manage, helping reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sheira works collaboratively with each person to agree what methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt the approach over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Sheira is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can fit a short break at work and use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging suits brief check‑ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and support steady progress.

What concerns does Sheira help people with?

Sheira helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues among other concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions and relationship and communication problems.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sheira uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on listening, reflection and practical coping strategies. The work emphasises clear steps and collaborative problem solving.

How much experience does she have?

Sheira has three years of professional practice helping people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sheira holds membership with BACP and accreditation from NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Sheira accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sheira offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

Addictions
Anger management
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Jealousy
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Sheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety