
Shahna Thurston
Compassionate counselling for life transitions
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Compassionate counselling for life transitions
Start with Shahna ThurstonLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Shahna Thurston is an MBACP (Accred) qualified therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She specialises in a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, CPTSD, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Her therapeutic practice is informed by humanistic, person-centred and existential approaches, reflecting a belief in each person’s capacity for growth and the importance of finding meaning and purpose. She offers a respectful, sensitive and compassionate therapeutic presence and adapts sessions and treatment plans to the particular needs of the individual.
Shahna also integrates practical techniques such as mindfulness, psychoeducation and experiential therapy to support progress. Whether someone is managing negative thought patterns, bereavement, isolation or other life transitions, she provides a safe and non-judgemental space to explore these challenges.
Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step. Shahna aims to work collaboratively to navigate difficulties and help clients unlock greater balance, motivation and fulfilment in their lives.
Many people wonder whether counselling delivered online can truly help. For commonly experienced issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or managing life transitions, research and practice indicate that online therapy can be equally effective as face-to-face sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether that is via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and other daily responsibilities.
Therapists offering online appointments are licensed professionals, and if a client feels they need a different fit they are able to switch to another therapist. Overall, online therapy offers a practical and effective option for many people seeking support with everyday mental health concerns.