Ivana Sharp, BACP
Integrative therapist supporting growth and resilience
- Mindfulness-informed approach
- Neurodiversity aware
- UK based
About Ivana Sharp
Ivana Sharp is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of one-to-one private practice experience. She combines humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Ivana describes her approach as empathic and sensitive, attentive to what each client brings whether the concern is a specific difficulty such as anxiety or depression or a more diffuse sense that something feels amiss.
Her training includes an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (2015) and accreditation with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standards and commitment to ongoing development. Ivana maintains a regular mindfulness practice and brings this into her work as a practical way to reconnect with present-moment experience and a deeper sense of aliveness.
Sessions with Ivana are collaborative and relational. She frames therapy as a partnership in which her clinical knowledge and intuition combine with the client's own expertise about their life and circumstances. She attends closely to the therapeutic relationship, offering an authentic and engaged presence alongside an observant stance that helps make material for change accessible. Transparency about the process is encouraged, and she is willing to discuss what is happening in therapy at any point.
Ivana offers a containing therapeutic frame with clear boundaries agreed at the outset, which she sees as a foundation that allows work to go deeper when appropriate. Her integrative orientation enables work at multiple levels - from providing a space to be heard, to exploring less familiar parts of self, to seeking meaning and purpose. She has a special interest in neurodiversity, the mind-body connection, and issues related to climate and ecological concerns. In addition to private practice, Ivana has experience as a bereavement counsellor with Brent Bereavement Service and has worked in short-term counselling for a leading mental health charity. Her earlier background includes teaching and work with children with special educational needs, further informing her clinical perspective.
Her training includes an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (2015) and accreditation with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standards and commitment to ongoing development. Ivana maintains a regular mindfulness practice and brings this into her work as a practical way to reconnect with present-moment experience and a deeper sense of aliveness.
Sessions with Ivana are collaborative and relational. She frames therapy as a partnership in which her clinical knowledge and intuition combine with the client's own expertise about their life and circumstances. She attends closely to the therapeutic relationship, offering an authentic and engaged presence alongside an observant stance that helps make material for change accessible. Transparency about the process is encouraged, and she is willing to discuss what is happening in therapy at any point.
Ivana offers a containing therapeutic frame with clear boundaries agreed at the outset, which she sees as a foundation that allows work to go deeper when appropriate. Her integrative orientation enables work at multiple levels - from providing a space to be heard, to exploring less familiar parts of self, to seeking meaning and purpose. She has a special interest in neurodiversity, the mind-body connection, and issues related to climate and ecological concerns. In addition to private practice, Ivana has experience as a bereavement counsellor with Brent Bereavement Service and has worked in short-term counselling for a leading mental health charity. Her earlier background includes teaching and work with children with special educational needs, further informing her clinical perspective.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ivana Sharp have?
Ivana Sharp has 10 years of experience offering one-to-one therapy in private practice and in other counselling roles.
Is Ivana Sharp a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Ivana Sharp provide therapy?
Ivana provides therapy in English.
Where is Ivana Sharp located?
Ivana is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ivana Sharp as my therapist?
You can work with Ivana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ivana Sharp work with international clients?
No. Ivana Sharp does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ivana Sharp 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 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.
Could Remote Therapy Suit Your Needs?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a real difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - online therapy can offer benefits comparable to traditional in-person work and is used effectively by many people seeking support.One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with their therapist in the way that fits their life and comfort level, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to attend sessions regularly and to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch practitioners if they feel a different fit would be helpful. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical route to consistent therapeutic support that complements the skills and approaches offered by therapists working in traditional settings.