Sharan Thiara, BACP
Empathic couples and individual psychotherapist
- Couples and individual therapy
- Trauma and addiction support
- Humanistic integrative approach
About Sharan Thiara
She is a couples and individual psychotherapist who brings an empathic, holistic stance to clinical work. With seven years of practice and more than 100 hours of direct client work, she specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and deeper therapeutic work while drawing on a humanistic, integrative framework to tailor support to each person.
She adopts a calm, gentle manner that aims to help clients stay grounded while exploring difficult feelings and life experiences. Her approach is nonjudgmental and strengths-focused - she recognises that people are the experts on their own lives and seeks to collaborate with them to identify meaningful change.
Alongside clinical techniques, she emphasises compassion and practical coping strategies to manage stressors and relational struggles. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to professional practice standards. Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, and her guiding intention is to acknowledge that effort and support clients as they work toward greater wellbeing and clearer direction.
She adopts a calm, gentle manner that aims to help clients stay grounded while exploring difficult feelings and life experiences. Her approach is nonjudgmental and strengths-focused - she recognises that people are the experts on their own lives and seeks to collaborate with them to identify meaningful change.
Alongside clinical techniques, she emphasises compassion and practical coping strategies to manage stressors and relational struggles. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to professional practice standards. Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, and her guiding intention is to acknowledge that effort and support clients as they work toward greater wellbeing and clearer direction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sharan Thiara have?
Sharan Thiara has seven years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Sharan Thiara a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, a credential indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Sharan Thiara provide therapy?
Sharan Thiara provides therapy in English.
Where is Sharan Thiara located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sharan Thiara as my therapist?
You can work with Sharan Thiara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sharan Thiara work with international clients?
Yes, Sharan Thiara works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sharan Thiara cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches delivered online
She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them and supports action toward personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that developed in early relationships and how they affect current connections - it is often helpful for relationship, intimacy and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to build practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This means exploring options, adjusting techniques as work progresses and prioritising what feels most helpful to the individual.
Online therapy with her can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes while allowing clients to engage in therapy in the setting that suits them best.