Klara Sharples , BACP

Klara Sharples is a grief and trauma therapeutic counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who combines university-level training in psychology with a compassionate, client-focused approach. She works with people facing anxiety, loss, stress and bereavement, helping them make sense of difficult experiences and to find practical ways to cope and move forward.

Klara adapts her style to each person she meets, offering both directive guidance and non-directive listening depending on individual preference. She draws on a range of therapeutic tools to explore past experiences, support emotional processing and develop strategies that strengthen day-to-day resilience.

In sessions she focuses on understanding how earlier wounds and attachment patterns can shape present difficulties, and she offers psychoeducation and techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build confidence. Her aim is to create a respectful, empathic space where people can be understood without judgement and take steps toward healing.

Klara provides practical coping strategies alongside reflective work so clients can start to feel stronger and more present. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports each person through discovery, recovery and renewed hope for the future.

Approaches for online grief and trauma support

Klara draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration - it helps people feel heard and understood while they explore emotions, identity and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it is practical and often helpful for anxiety, stress and mood-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to safely process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact, using gradual and stabilising techniques to support recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Klara works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try different methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and comfortable. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Klara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or work and allow sessions to fit around daily life while maintaining regular progress with a licensed professional.