Sharmaine O'Keefe, BACP
Sharmaine O'Keefe is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
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About Sharmaine
Sharmaine O'Keefe is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, eating and body image issues, and life changes. She writes simply and listens closely so people feel heard.
Her approach is warm and practical. Sharmaine trained to Masters level and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years' experience working in independent practice, senior schools and charities.
Background and approach
Before qualifying she worked as a lawyer, teacher and lecturer, and those roles shape how she works now. Her practice draws on several approaches rather than one fixed method. Sharmaine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques alongside mindfulness.
She adapts sessions to each person's needs and circumstances. In sessions she offers time to talk through feelings and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. She focuses on small, achievable goals and on skills people can use between meetings.
Many clients find this blend useful for mood, confidence and coping with stressful life events. Sharmaine has experience with multicultural issues and with people from diverse backgrounds. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where you can work at your own pace.
Her style is collaborative, kind and goal-orientated. If you are looking for straightforward, empathetic support for depression or related concerns, Sharmaine offers a practical path forward and helps you build tools to manage difficulties.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393053 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sharmaine works with
Everything Sharmaine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Body image
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharmaine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
The right approach is something to find together. Sharmaine will work with you to test methods, see what helps, and tailor the mix of ACT, CBT and mindfulness to your goals and preferences. This collaborative process means the plan can change as your needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is lower or a short check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping focus on progress and practical skills.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sharmaine commonly help with?
She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and eating and body image problems, plus relationship and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative, using practical techniques alongside reflective listening to set small, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Sharmaine has four years' experience in counselling, including work in independent practice, senior school settings and charities.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Masters-level counselling qualification and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions run via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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