Sharon Gunnell

Sharon Gunnell is a NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, career doubts and coping with major life changes. Sharon also lists life purpose among her areas of focus, alongside concerns such as ageing, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

She works in a person-centred way and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred approaches. Sessions tend to focus on what is most important to the client now and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations are plain and direct so people can make sense of difficult feelings and consider next steps.

Sharon often helps people process loss and change, including bereavement, end-of-life issues and the stress of caring for others. She also supports those facing illness, chronic pain or cancer who want to manage day-to-day life better. Work-related doubts and midlife shifts are a common focus when clients are unsure what comes next.

Her style involves noticing what matters to each person and exploring small, manageable experiments to test different ways of living. She talks through emotions, unhelpful thought patterns and practical barriers that get in the way of action. The aim is clearer priorities and steadier coping rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are conducted in English and Sharon does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and try small, value-led actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress and those unsure about next steps in life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting what a person says so they can reach their own conclusions and feel more confident about decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss different methods and test what feels most useful. The process is collaborative - goals, preferences and everyday constraints guide which techniques she uses and how sessions are structured.

If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a routine, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help people balance therapy with work, caring responsibilities and health demands.