- Warm interactive style
- Person centred approach
- Works internationally
About Shaun
Shaun Underwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and many life transitions. He also helps with relationship strain, addictions, self-esteem, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Shaun works with people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next.
Shaun describes a warm and interactive style in sessions. He uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and respect. Alongside that, he draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to tailor what he offers to each person.
He aims to help people find practical tools and coping strategies that fit their life. Sessions concentrate on small, achievable steps and on noticing what helps and what gets in the way. Shaun emphasises working together to decide what feels comfortable and useful.
Shaun has four years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He provides support for a wide range of issues including attachment and abandonment concerns, ADHD, chronic pain and caregiver stress, among others.
Shaun offers services to people in the UK and internationally. He has experience with both in-person and remote work and is used to supporting people who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. If someone wants to begin, he asks they use the site process to match and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying values and taking small, meaningful steps towards them. It helps when people feel stuck by anxiety, depression or life changes and want to live in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and helps people build practical skills to reduce distress and break unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs and daily life. That means trying different techniques together and adjusting what doesn't feel useful.
Shaun has experience working remotely and has used video, telephone and live chat. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. Many people find that remote work helps them keep continuity during life changes and makes regular sessions easier to maintain.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shaun help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, as well as issues like addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with natural or human-caused disasters.
What is Shaun's general approach in sessions?
His style is warm and interactive and built around a person-centred way of working. He listens, shows respect and adapts techniques to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shaun has four years of experience working with people on a wide range of concerns, including trauma, bereavement and long-term health issues.
What credentials does Shaun hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can people who do not live in the UK work with him?
Yes. He accepts clients internationally and offers services to people outside the UK.
Which session formats does Shaun use?
He has experience with face-to-face and remote work and has used video, telephone and live chat in the past; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.