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Sharon Gunnell, NCPS

Sharon Gunnell provides counselling for people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns and major life changes.

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About Sharon

Sharon Gunnell provides counselling for people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns and major life changes. She offers a warm, supportive space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and start to build calm and resilience. Sharon uses a flexible, person-centred style that adapts to each person's needs.

Sharon works in ways that help people reduce the impact of past events and regain choice in daily life.

Background and approach

She helps people practise new responses to old patterns so their past has less power over the present. Sessions focus on small, practical steps as well as understanding how feelings and thoughts have developed.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages people to notice difficult thoughts without being controlled by them, and Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises the person's own experience and pace. Together these methods support emotional acceptance, values-led action and clearer self-understanding. Sharon has three years' experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

She works with a wide range of issues beyond the core specialties, including chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement at end of life, midlife transitions and concerns common to young adults and women. Her way of working is practical and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel more like themselves again. Sessions are offered in English and delivered from the United Kingdom.

People can expect straightforward, respectful conversations that focus on what matters most to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS23-03917	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Sharon names

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How Sharon uses ACT and person-centred work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It invites people to clarify what matters most and take small steps that match their values, which can be helpful for anxiety, trauma responses and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgment, reflects what is said and follows the client's pace to build trust and clarity. This approach is useful when someone needs space to make sense of loss, identity shifts or relationship stresses. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss goals, try methods and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps shape practical techniques and the tone of sessions so they match personal needs and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in fits the diary. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing to speaking or need more frequent, brief contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or health limits. Sharon combines ACT and person-centred work across these options to help people build steady coping and clearer direction.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Sharon help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career changes and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, end-of-life issues and women’s concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and flexible. She adapts sessions to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps alongside understanding feelings.

What is Sharon's professional background?

She has three years' experience working in counselling. Her practice emphasises helping people regain calm and make value-led choices in daily life.

What credentials and location are listed?

Sharon lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sharon?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.