Sharan Thiara, BACP

Sharan Thiara offers calm, non-judgemental support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns. She is a counsellor who also helps with grief, trauma, low mood and intimacy-related issues. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people manage day-to-day struggles and feel steadier in their lives.

Sharan brings seven years of practice to her work and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to inform her professional way of working. She describes her style as gentle and grounding, and she emphasises that each person knows themselves best. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small steps that make a real difference.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including emotion regulation, addictive patterns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting strain and career stress. Sharan also supports people dealing with attachment difficulties, abandonment wounds and communication or commitment problems. She frames problems in everyday terms so people can act on them between sessions.

Therapy draws on a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, emotion-focused work and acceptance-based strategies. This lets her tailor sessions to the person rather than follow one fixed method. Conversations are practical, with tools to manage feelings and to improve relationships and self-esteem.

Sharan offers sessions in English and is based in the United Kingdom. She supports people from different places and works online using a mix of video, phone, live chat and text messaging. To start, clients complete a short form and arrange a time that suits them.

Practical therapies suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action even when feelings are difficult. It supports coping with anxiety, low mood and life changes by combining mindful awareness with goal-focused steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and offers hands-on strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on understanding and shifting emotional responses to improve connection and self-understanding, which can help with intimacy issues and attachment wounds.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss different approaches with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques in sessions and apply them between meetings.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing to speaking or who want ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.