Shannon Hart, NCPS

Shannon Hart uses a blend of practical talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She works in a warm, straightforward way and focuses on what a person wants to change. Shannon's name appears first here because she meets people where they are and makes clear plans together with them.

She holds NCPS (National Counselling Society) registration and trained in counselling after completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling. Shannon also studied life coaching and draws on coaching tools when clients want goal‑focused support.

In sessions she mixes client‑centred listening with cognitive techniques and mindfulness practices. That means clients are heard first, then they learn simple ways to spot thinking patterns and try new responses. She will also bring psychodynamic ideas when exploring how early relationships affect current choices.

Shannon has four years' experience working with people facing trauma, grief, addictions, sleep problems, low self‑esteem and compassion fatigue. She also helps with communication problems, commitment and intimacy worries, attachment issues and problems linked to mood and impulse control.

Her work aims to be practical and paced to each person. Conversations are honest and respectful. Clients and Shannon set goals together and check in on progress as therapy continues.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Shannon commonly draws on client‑centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in her online work. Client‑centred therapy means the conversation is guided by the person's concerns and priorities, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shannon will discuss options with each person, set goals together and adjust the plan as progress is made. That way therapy stays relevant to the client's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video calls allow a longer, face‑to‑face style conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, and to continue work between sessions when needed.