- Trauma-informed support
- Collaborative counselling
- Strengths focused
About Shona
Shona Moncrieff is a UK-based counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, overwhelm, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, parenting pressures and coping with life changes. Shona also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her practice areas.
She draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person. Sessions focus on helping people notice their strengths and use them to manage difficult feelings. Conversations are practical and direct, with time for reflection and gentle challenge when needed.
Shona has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed in her credentials as BACP. Much of her work has involved supporting people who have lived with trauma and adverse childhood experiences, using a trauma-informed approach.
Clients can expect a welcoming atmosphere where honesty is invited and emotional safety is a priority. The therapist describes the relationship as collaborative and believes people already carry resources that can help them move forward.
The first step often feels hard, and Shona acknowledges that courage is needed to begin. She aims to help people take manageable steps toward clearer thinking, steadier moods and better coping in everyday life.
How Shona's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions; it often helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce worry and improve sleep and mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try different methods together, tailoring choices to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use approaches like CBT homework, ACT exercises and attachment-focused conversations in a way that can slot into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shona help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as low self-esteem, addictions, grief and relationship concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing reflective conversation with techniques drawn from several approaches to suit each person.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shona has three years of professional work experience and has spent much of that time supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.