Sharan Thiara , BACP

Sharan Thiara is a couples and individual psychotherapist who brings an empathetic, holistic stance to her work. She has practiced for seven years and has completed over 100 hours of client work, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and deeper therapy work. Sharan approaches each person without judgment and seeks to support clients as they address their health and wellbeing, recognising that each person is the expert on their own experience.

Her style blends humanistic values with an integrative toolkit, allowing her to draw on different methods to meet a client’s needs. She maintains a calm, gentle tone and aims to help clients feel grounded throughout the therapeutic process. Sharan values practical support alongside emotional understanding and works to create space for honest exploration.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and Sharan acknowledges how bringing up past thoughts and feelings can stir anxiety about being judged. Her attitude is to honour the effort clients make and to encourage self-acceptance as part of the healing journey. She holds BACP, which is a recognised professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Sharan often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action even when challenges are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and persistent worries about change.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships, helping clients understand how early connections affect current relationship dynamics and emotional responses. This approach supports work around intimacy, attachment issues and relationship difficulties.

Sharan employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood and stress. CBT offers structured tools for short- and longer-term goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sharan works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy with Sharan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to choose what feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations and to continue work consistently despite scheduling or travel barriers.