Sharon Gunnell , NCPS

Sharon Gunnell offers a calm, supportive space where people can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and work toward greater resilience. She practices in a person-centred, pluralistic way - adapting her approach to what suits each individual, and focusing on helping clients rediscover a sense of themselves after loss, illness or life transitions.

Her work emphasises practical ways to reduce the impact of past events rather than trying to change what happened. Through collaborative sessions she supports people in developing new responses to anxiety, bereavement, loss of confidence, midlife changes, family difficulties and other life stresses so they can move forward with more choice and clarity.

Sharon holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training in counselling and psychotherapy, and brings three years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She provides therapy in English and draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to tailor support to each person's needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with long-term challenges. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgmental space where the client leads the pace and direction of work; this approach is helpful for people seeking to rebuild confidence, process grief, or work through relationship and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Sharon works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they explore what feels most effective and adapt the work as goals evolve, with the therapist offering guidance and practical tools along the way.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or while travelling, and they support regular, consistent contact so progress can continue even when life is unpredictable.