Shannon O’Shea, BACP

Shannon describes an integrative way of working, which means she combines talking with practical techniques tailored to each person. This approach helps when someone needs to process trauma, manage symptoms of depression or build day-to-day coping strategies. She also draws on trauma‑informed methods that focus on understanding how past harm affects feelings and relationships. These methods aim to help people feel steadier when memories or triggers arise. For grief and loss she uses supportive, paced conversations that create space to name feelings and find manageable next steps. Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Shannon will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean trying short experiments in session and adapting the plan as things change. Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face when helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, emotional processing between sessions, or people who find typing more comfortable. Together these options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and health demands while keeping the focus on steady progress.