Sharon Gunnell, NCPS
Sharon Gunnell helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career worries and major life changes.
About Sharon
Sharon Gunnell helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career worries and major life changes. She offers a calm, approachable way of working so people can talk through what feels hard and build practical coping skills. Sharon uses a straightforward style that focuses on the person in front of her.
She is listed with NCPS. Sharon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods. Sessions are about noticing what matters to you and practising small steps that make a difference.
Background and approach
She can support people dealing with illness, chronic pain, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or the stresses of caregiving. Her work also covers issues such as isolation, communication problems, guilt and shame, midlife concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.
Sharon aims to help people reconnect with their sense of purpose and regain confidence after loss or hardship. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens without judgement and helps clients try new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Practical strategies and simple exercises are used alongside open conversation. Sessions suit people who want gentle, steady support while they learn new ways of coping. Sharon keeps language plain and sessions focused on what the person finds most useful.
She works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom and offers online session formats to fit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-03917 | September 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 Sharon works with
Everything Sharon lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sharon lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so the approach feels useful and practical for daily life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging works for people who prefer to write between sessions. These formats offer flexibility for different schedules and needs while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping skills.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Sharon focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career worries and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred with practical exercises. Conversations are straightforward and tailored to what the person finds most helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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