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Omesh Sharma

Omesh Sharma, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Young adult issues and trauma

  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Attachment focus
  • Short-term goals

About Omesh

Omesh Sharma is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, intimacy concerns, eating difficulties and self-esteem problems. He also supports those facing life changes and related challenges.

Omesh bases his sessions on psychodynamic ideas while drawing on other approaches to suit the person in front of him. He aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating and on small changes that ease daily pressure.

He pays attention to how early attachments and relationship patterns affect current behaviour. This can help with issues such as codependency, commitment or attachment concerns. He also addresses practical problems like communication difficulties and managing anger or substance use.

In conversation he keeps language simple and direct. He helps people name what is troubling them, looks at how it affects their day-to-day life, and works with them to try out different ways of responding. Progress is tracked through regular discussion and short-term goals when wanted.

Omesh offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The first step is to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment via the online booking flow.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Omesh uses psychodynamic ideas and an attachment-based perspective to help people understand recurring patterns in relationships and behaviour. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences shape present reactions and can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship struggles. Attachment-based approaches focus on how early bonds influence trust and closeness and can be useful for intimacy issues and codependency.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and together they decide what suits the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative process includes trying different methods and checking in on what helps and what does not.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking as current formats are listed in the booking flow. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study or work, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on difficult days. If someone prefers a shorter check-in or to avoid being on camera, discussing those preferences at the start helps shape how sessions are run.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, intimacy and eating-related concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He draws on psychodynamic ideas with a straightforward, conversational style. Sessions look at patterns and practical changes people can try.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I speak with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online booking flow and the matching questionnaire.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking system.

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