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Shiao-Wei Lin, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

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Shiao-Wei Lin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She introduces simple, clear steps to address stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and other common life problems. She speaks English and Mandarin and works with adults in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Shiao-Wei uses a compassionate, person-focused style. Sessions are built around what matters most to the client. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep causing pain or confusion.

Background and approach

Her background includes ten years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience has taught her to combine different approaches so each session fits the person in front of her. She draws on familiar, evidence-informed methods to create manageable steps towards change.

Common concerns she addresses include trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem and coping with major life changes. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, adoption and foster care matters, divorce and separation, and the emotional aftermath of disaster. Sessions can focus on short-term goals or longer personal work.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Clients can expect space to talk, ideas to try between sessions, and a collaborative plan that changes as work progresses.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Shiao-Wei often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means the session focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to help them feel understood and to uncover what they need to change.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT. This approach looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood. CBT is often helpful for stress, depression and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shiao-Wei will discuss options and tailor the mix of methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be shorter check-ins when time is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexibility during the day. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care when travel, work or location would otherwise get in the way.
What kinds of problems does Shiao-Wei help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, sleeping issues and parenting strain among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Shiao-Wei uses a person-focused, practical style and adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions combine listening with clear steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in counselling and related settings.
What qualifications and location details are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs arranged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Mandarin

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