- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Person-centred approach
- Life purpose conversations
About Sharon
Sharon Gunnell is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions and coping with life changes, including concerns about life purpose and midlife transition.
Sharon uses person-centred ways of working alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She prefers plain conversation and practical exercises. Sessions focus on noticing what matters, learning small skills to manage strong feelings, and trying out different ways of responding to difficult situations.
In sessions Sharon talks through recent problems and the history behind them. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practises new responses. That might look like short mindfulness exercises, values-based goal setting or reflecting on what gives life meaning after a major change.
Her work includes supporting people dealing with illness, chronic pain, caregiving stress, bereavement and sexual assault and abuse. She also helps with communication struggles, guilt and shame, isolation and issues that affect women and young adults.
Sharon aims for clear, simple steps you can use between sessions. She encourages people to test small changes and see what fits. For first steps she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment through the online booking flow.
How ACT and person-centred work translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It often uses simple exercises to practise being present, clarify what matters and take small steps towards meaningful goals. Client-Centred Therapy involves open conversation where the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s concerns, allowing people to find their own direction through reflection and support.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss how ACT techniques and a person-centred style might fit your goals and preferences. She treats that decision as a collaborative process and adjusts the way she works based on what is most helpful for you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try exercises such as brief mindfulness practices or values work from wherever they can concentrate. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to support people managing life change, grief, chronic illness and midlife questions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions and coping with life changes. The profile also lists life purpose, midlife issues, and concerns linked to illness and caregiving.
How does she work with someone feeling stuck?
She combines person-centred conversation with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The focus is on noticing values, trying small changes, and practising skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.