Shannon Brailsford, BACP

Shannon Brailsford is an integrative counsellor who creates a supportive, inclusive space for people to explore issues that affect their everyday life. She works with those who find it difficult to prioritise their own needs, who overcommit, feel overwhelmed, or experience low confidence and self-doubt, and who are navigating life changes such as separation or workplace stress. Shannon supports clients in understanding themselves more clearly and in developing practical, value-aligned changes to live with greater balance and authenticity.

Her practice is guided by the pace and comfort of each person, and she aims to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in respect and trust. Sessions may involve exploring self-limiting beliefs, tracing where these patterns began, and collaboratively creating ways to shift them. Shannon draws on an integrative approach, bringing together methods suited to each person’s needs, and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Having sat in the client seat herself, she acknowledges how daunting vulnerability can feel and how transformative counselling can be. She accompanies clients with compassion, curiosity, and sensitivity. For more information visit www.shannoncounselling.com. Prospective clients are asked to contact her directly before booking a session.

Online therapeutic approaches and support

Shannon commonly draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on providing an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own priorities guide the work; this approach is helpful for improving self-understanding, confidence, and coping with life changes.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to help people develop present-moment awareness and techniques to manage stress and anxiety, teaching simple practices that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

Psychodynamic therapy features in her integrative toolkit as well, exploring how past experiences and relational patterns influence current feelings and behaviours, which can be useful for addressing attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and long-standing emotional patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shannon works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals will tailor methods and pace to suit the individual.

Online therapy via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility, making it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options increase accessibility and help people maintain continuity of care from wherever they are in the United Kingdom.