- Integrative approach
- Mindfulness practice
- BACP registered
About Ivana
Ivana Sharp is a counsellor with ten years of practice in the United Kingdom. She meets people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, depression, stress or big life changes. Ivana aims to help clients find practical ways to cope and to feel more centred and alive again.
Ivana uses an integrative style that combines humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based ideas. She adapts each session to what a person brings, focusing on what feels most useful right now. Sessions are collaborative – the client’s experience and choices guide the work together.
Her background includes an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling completed in 2015 and a history of work in bereavement services and charity counselling. Over a decade she has worked in both short-term and longer-term therapy settings, helping people with a wide range of difficulties.
Ivana has a particular interest in neurodiversity, the connection between body and mind, and issues linked to climate and ecological concerns. She brings regular mindfulness practice into sessions as a way to reconnect with present-moment experience and notice patterns that matter.
Her approach places attention on the relationship in the room, clear boundaries agreed at the start, and gentle exploration of difficult material. People who come to her can expect a calm, observant presence and practical conversations about coping and change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they can help online
Ivana draws on humanistic and psychodynamic ideas alongside cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-informed techniques. Humanistic work focuses on listening, building understanding and helping people reconnect with what matters to them; it can be useful for low mood, life direction and relationship worries. Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to patterns and relationships from the past that still affect feelings and behaviour now, which can help with attachment, abandonment and long-standing relational patterns. Cognitive-behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours and support practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress and mood difficulties, while mindfulness practice helps people notice thoughts and sensations without being swept away by them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test what helps most, tailoring sessions to a person’s goals and preferences and adjusting methods as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means sessions can be scheduled around work, care commitments or other daily life demands, helping people sustain regular connection with a therapist while they work on change.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ivana help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, among other related issues such as codependency and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and relational, combining humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-informed ideas and adapting to what each person needs in a session.
What is Ivana's professional background?
She has ten years of experience and has worked in bereavement services and short-term counselling at a mental health charity, as well as in private practice.
Which professional credential does she hold?
She is BACP registered, and completed an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling in 2015.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.