Shannon Hart, NCPS

Shannon Hart is an accredited counsellor with the National Counselling Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom and brings four years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours from Aston University and completed a Masters in Counselling at Worcester University. In addition to her counselling training, she is trained in life coaching and integrates coaching techniques when they support her clients goals.

Shannon has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, disruptive behavioural patterns, obsessive compulsive tendencies, addictions, and phobias. Her work is collaborative - she and each client discuss concerns and devise practical, personalized strategies during sessions. Her therapeutic style blends cognitive approaches with person-centred principles and mindfulness practices, and she also draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful to explore deeper patterns.

Respect, warmth, and integrity are central to Shannon’s relationships with clients, and she emphasises clear communication and availability within sessions. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs so the pathway toward change fits their life and goals. Shannon recognises that reaching out for therapy can feel daunting and she welcomes the chance to begin that journey together.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Shannon commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her online practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work - this approach can help with self esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and calming techniques that can reduce stress, improve sleep, and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shannon works collaboratively with each client to identify what will fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they discuss options, try strategies, and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and allow clients to engage from locations that suit them. These options support continuity of care and provide practical accessibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints.