Sharan Thiara , BACP

Sharan Thiara is a couples and individual psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. She is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has completed over 100 hours of client work, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and deeper therapeutic work. Her practice includes support for relationships, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, career and life transitions, and matters affecting LGBT clients among other areas of focus.

Sharan uses a humanistic and integrative framework that allows her to draw on different methods to meet each person where they are. She works in a holistic, nonjudgmental way and aims to create a steady, grounded presence through a calm and gentle tone. Sharan values the client as the expert on their own life and supports people in exploring difficult thoughts and feelings without blame.

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when painful memories or fears of judgement arise. Sharan’s approach is to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help and to work collaboratively to build acceptance, coping skills and clearer direction. Her practice emphasises compassion, practical support and gradual steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then take actions that align with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and closeness, helping with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and some forms of trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Sharan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts sessions over time so treatment remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Sharan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make consistent sessions easier to maintain during busy or transitional periods, and allow access from different locations - enabling clients to work on mental health and relationships in a way that fits their life and pace.