Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Shannon Brailsford is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She holds BACP accreditation, which means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Shannon offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is overwhelming them right now.

She often supports people feeling stressed, anxious or low in mood. She also helps with workplace strain, career worries and coping with life changes. Compassion fatigue and caregiver stress are among her regular areas of focus.

Shannon works at the client’s pace and follows what they want to address. Sessions may look at how self-critical beliefs formed and what keeps them going. The aim is to increase self-understanding and build practical steps toward change.

Her practice draws on approaches such as client-centred work, mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking, trauma-focused methods and Internal Family Systems. These are used to help people notice patterns, manage distressing feelings and develop kinder internal dialogue.

Shannon describes her style as compassionate, curious and sensitive. She understands how daunting it can be to be vulnerable and aims to make the process steady and manageable. People who want to explore issues like guilt, shame, isolation, relationship wounds or a faltering sense of purpose often find this way of working useful.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for stress, low confidence and life direction.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. This approach can help with anxiety, overwhelm and everyday emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try ideas together, adjusting methods to match the person's needs, goals and comfort. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions and live chat require less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in when time is tight. Text-based messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These formats offer flexibility and help people access consistent support when it suits them.