Sharon Gunnell

Sharon Gunnell, NCPS, offers a calm, welcoming space for people dealing with stress, anxiety, loss and big life changes. She is based in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Her approach is warm and person-centred, with an emphasis on practical steps that help restore a sense of control and direction.

Sharon uses gentle, conversational sessions where clients set the pace. She focuses on helping people make sense of difficult feelings and practise new ways of coping. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at building day-to-day resilience rather than labelling problems.

Her work is suited to those facing bereavement, trauma and abuse, or the strain of illness and caregiving. She also supports people navigating midlife shifts, career questions, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and issues linked to ageing and chronic health conditions.

Sharon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, offering an accepting, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters most.

With three years of experience and the NCPS credential, Sharon aims to help clients reconnect with their priorities and find practical ways forward. If you want straightforward, compassionate conversations that focus on real-life change, she can work with you to build small, sustainable steps toward feeling more like yourself again.

How Sharon's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, grief and life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation. The counsellor listens deeply and reflects what matters to the person, which can be useful when rebuilding confidence or processing loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss your goals and preferences and try different ways of working until you find what helps. That decision is collaborative and changes as your needs evolve.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work and caring responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations from a familiar setting. Different formats suit different needs, for example a shorter phone check-in can be useful on busy days, while a longer video session may suit deeper reflection. Ask about current session options when you book to find what fits your routine best.