- Client-Centred work
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma informed
About Shannon
Shannon Brailsford is a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue, and has additional focus on issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, communication, control, divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and workplace issues.
Shannon uses an integrative way of working that follows the client's lead. Sessions move at a pace the client is comfortable with. She pays attention to how everyday patterns and beliefs affect mood, confidence and relationships.
In practical terms Shannon often looks at where self-limiting beliefs began and how they keep showing up now. Conversations can include examining attachment patterns, difficult memories, and how current stresses affect day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness practices may be used to help with grounding and noticing unhelpful reactions.
She describes her role as alongside the person in the room rather than directing them. The focus is on understanding patterns and making small, workable changes that feel manageable. This may be especially relevant for people feeling overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or long-standing self-criticism.
Shannon acknowledges how daunting it can be to start counselling because she has been in the client seat herself. That experience informs how she works with sensitivity and curiosity. Readers are asked to contact her directly before booking a session so practical details can be discussed.
How Shannon uses therapies online
Shannon commonly draws on Client-Centred and Mindfulness approaches in her work. Client-Centred work focuses on listening carefully and following what the person needs in the moment, which helps when someone is sorting through guilt or confusion about choices. Mindfulness practice involves simple exercises to notice thoughts and feelings, useful for reducing reactivity and building steadier attention when anxiety or shame feels overwhelming.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat from earlier relationships and Trauma-Focused perspectives when past events are still affecting day-to-day life. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Shannon will work with the client to identify what fits best based on their goals, preferences and what emerges in conversation.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling around work and caring responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If someone prefers mindfulness exercises or talking through relationship patterns, these can be adapted to remote sessions once the format is agreed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, career worries, depression and coping with life changes, plus areas such as guilt and shame, attachment issues and workplace problems.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
Shannon follows an integrative, client-centred approach and may explore where self-blame began, current patterns, and gentle mindfulness to notice reactions without judgement.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including compassion fatigue and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with her directly before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The biography also asks people to contact her directly before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.