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Klara Sharples

Klara Sharples, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - grief and trauma support

  • Grief and bereavement
  • Trauma and abuse
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Klara

Klara Sharples is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with grief, trauma, anxiety and stress, and supports people dealing with relationships, self-esteem and life changes. Klara also lists work around family, parenting, LGBT issues and intimacy-related concerns.

Klara trained with a university degree in psychology and continues to draw on those foundations in sessions. She uses both direct and non-direct approaches, adjusting how she works according to each person’s preference. That means some conversations are more led by the client, and some are more guided with practical suggestions.

In sessions she talks through how past experiences have shaped current feelings. This can include looking at childhood trauma, abandonment or attachment issues. She also helps people process loss, bereavement and illness-related grief in manageable steps.

Klara offers practical coping strategies and psychoeducation. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns of thought and try different ways of responding. Solution-focused elements mean short-term goals and small, achievable changes are part of the work.

She describes the work as collaborative: exploring experiences, understanding responses, and finding clearer ways to cope. Sessions aim to help people feel steadier and more able to manage everyday pressures. The approach is plain, straightforward and based on what each person says they need.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and make sense of difficult feelings such as shame or guilt. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to try between sessions to shift repeating patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Klara works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and situation. She adapts the balance of listening, practical tools and mindfulness based on what each person prefers.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online arrangements can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals including therapists often use online work to help people keep continuity of care while managing everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Czech

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus trauma, family and parenting concerns listed in her profile.

How would she approach shame or guilt?

She uses a mix of direct and non-direct methods, alongside CBT and mindfulness tools, to help people explore feelings and try practical coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience as a counsellor and holds a degree in psychology, working with grief, trauma and related concerns.

What credential and region does she practise in?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Czech.

Does she take clients from other countries?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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