Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Shannon Brailsford is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She offers a welcoming space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming. Shannon aims to help clients begin to understand themselves and make small, practical changes that fit everyday life.

She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low confidence and depression. She also supports those dealing with career uncertainty, life changes and compassion fatigue. Carers and people with caregiver stress are listed among her focus areas, and she pays attention to attachment, abandonment and communication difficulties.

Shannon uses an integrative approach that is led by the client. That means sessions follow the person’s pace and priorities rather than a strict agenda. She may explore self-limiting beliefs and emotional patterns and encourage tools to help people manage stronger feelings.

Her style is compassionate and curious. Shannon acknowledges how hard it can be to be vulnerable and draws on that experience to be gentle with clients. Sessions aim to build trust and help people feel steadier in their day-to-day roles.

Shannon is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of practice experience and works in English. For more details about arranging a first appointment, clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Shannon adapts therapeutic approaches for online work

Shannon draws on client-centred work that focuses on the person sitting in front of her. Client-Centred Therapy involves active listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and make choices that fit their life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and manage anxiety in day-to-day moments. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past painful experiences affect current behaviour and feelings and offers ways to process those memories safely.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shannon will talk through goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then agree a way of working that fits those needs. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as progress unfolds.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to balance appointments around work, caregiving and everyday responsibilities while still working on emotional patterns and practical coping skills.