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Shaun Underwood, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Shaun Underwood helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He supports those coping with addiction, grief, trauma, relationship or intimacy concerns, and work or career pressures. Shaun also works with issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue and identity matters for LGBT people.

Shaun uses a warm, interactive style. He listens without judgement and adapts what he does to each person. Sessions focus on practical tools and simple steps people can use between meetings.

Background and approach

He aims to make therapy feel straightforward and manageable. He draws on several approaches rather than one fixed method. This includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas and a client-centred way of working.

Shaun blends these to match each person’s needs and goals. Shaun has four years of experience and holds BACP registration, which indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He offers sessions from the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

Appointments are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Shaun will work with each person to set clear, realistic short-term goals and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. If someone wants a calmer routine, better sleep, or help navigating loss and change, he focuses on steps that can be tried right away.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move toward the life they want. It uses simple exercises to clarify values and build small, meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going and practising different responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shaun works collaboratively to decide what feels most useful, drawing on ACT, CBT and attachment-based ideas as needed. He will review what helps and adjust the plan together so therapy stays relevant to the client's goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring commitments and travel.
What kinds of concerns can Shaun help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD and a wide range of life changes and wellbeing problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Shaun works in a warm, interactive way and listens without judgement. Sessions focus on practical tools and steps to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of professional experience working with diverse concerns including trauma, bereavement, work stress and parenting challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shaun is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Shaun accepts clients from outside the UK as well.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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.
How do I begin working with Shaun?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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