Sharmaine O'Keefe, BACP
Sharmaine O'Keefe welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting worries, relationship problems, grief, trauma, eating and body image concerns, or career and workplace issues.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
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About Sharmaine
Sharmaine O'Keefe welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting worries, relationship problems, grief, trauma, eating and body image concerns, or career and workplace issues. She is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, empathetic space to talk about what matters to you. Sharmaine aims to help people feel heard and understood as they work through difficult moments.
Her style is practical and warm. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans.
Background and approach
She listens first, then uses approaches that fit each person’s needs. Many people find that a clear, steady plan helps them cope better with change and day-to-day stress. Sharmaine draws on several methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment thinking, solution-focused techniques and mindfulness practices.
These tools are used to address unhelpful thinking, build values-based goals, manage difficult feelings and find workable solutions. The work is collaborative, with the client actively shaping priorities and pace. She has four years of counselling experience across independent practice, senior schools and charity settings.
Before training as a counsellor Sharmaine worked as a lawyer, teacher and lecturer, which she says helps her communicate clearly and stay practical in sessions. Living and working in different countries has also informed her awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds. People come to Sharmaine for short-term support or longer work on deeper issues.
Conversations are straightforward and focused on what will make life feel more manageable. If you want a counsellor who combines practical ideas with a kind, listening approach she may be a good fit.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393053 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Sharmaine works with
Everything Sharmaine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Body image
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharmaine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what you want to change, discuss options and agree on methods that fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as you progress.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use face-to-face interaction when you want a deeper connection. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are handy for quick check-ins, shorter sessions or times when a written format helps you express things more clearly. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between face-to-face contacts.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sharmaine help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting pressures, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating and body image concerns, career and workplace problems, and related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then works collaboratively to set small, realistic steps that address worries and build coping skills.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of counselling experience in independent practice, senior school settings and charities, with prior careers as a lawyer, teacher and lecturer that inform her practical communication style.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
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?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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