Sharan Thiara, BACP

Sharan Thiara is a counsellor who helps people working through jealousy, anxiety, addiction and relationship concerns. She presents a calm, non-judgemental way of working and aims to make early steps manageable for someone feeling overwhelmed. She speaks English and practises from the United Kingdom.

Sharan draws on several psychotherapy approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-led action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas inform work around intimacy and relationship patterns.

She has seven years of practice experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work addressing trauma, depression, grief and substance use, among other concerns. This experience shapes a steady, grounded presence in sessions.

In the room she aims to listen without judgement and to help people feel understood while they work through hard feelings. Sessions often include exploring patterns, practicing new ways of reacting, and setting small, achievable goals. Sharan’s tone is gentle and practical, with attention to what feels doable in everyday life.

Starting therapy is described as a step-by-step process with the client’s pace respected. She encourages people to name what matters to them and to build skills that fit their values and daily routines.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions based on what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, relationship doubts and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It suits problems such as low mood, worry, and stress-related difficulties.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-informed ideas focus on feelings in relationships and the patterns that keep people stuck. These approaches can help with intimacy-related worries and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. This collaborative process can include checking in and adjusting the way sessions are run if something does not feel helpful.

Please confirm session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which online or in-person options are provided. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or removing the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals often offer flexible arrangements to suit different routines.