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Sharan Thiara, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 7+ years in practice

Sharan Thiara is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety and the stress of day-to-day life.

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About Sharan

Sharan Thiara is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety and the stress of day-to-day life. She speaks calmly and aims to make the first steps feel less daunting. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, and she treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Sharan has seven years of experience working with people facing trauma, addictions and relationship challenges. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods so sessions can be tailored to what feels most useful.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and paced to suit the individual rather than rushed. Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed ideas. This mix helps with managing difficult thoughts, changing unhelpful patterns, and understanding how past relationships shape current feelings.

Sharan also uses techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the work. People come to her for help with grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem and coping with big life changes. She also supports those dealing with anger, substance use and the impact of abuse or separation.

Sessions focus on small, realistic steps and clearer ways to cope with everyday pressures. Sharan is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients for online sessions.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their availability.

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Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Online support

Sharan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and then choose values-based actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to explore how early relationship patterns can shape current emotional responses. This can help when someone wants to understand why they repeat certain ways of relating or feel stuck in trust and intimacy issues. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process and will be guided by the person's goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and work that benefits from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, practical coaching or when someone needs support between calls. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sharan commonly help with?

She works with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma-related issues, plus addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and concerns around eating and sleeping.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sharan uses a calm, warm and practical style that values the client as the expert in their life. Sessions tend to focus on manageable steps and clear tools for coping.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with people on issues such as depression, trauma and addiction.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online therapy.

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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