- Client-Centred Therapy
- Goal focused work
- Creative expression
About Shane
Shane Carter is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem problems, trauma and young adult issues. He also supports clients dealing with grief, anger, intimacy concerns and life changes.
Shane uses Client-Centred Therapy and focuses on what is happening for a person now. He encourages people to express themselves in ways that feel natural, including words, imagery, drawing or music. He pays attention to strengths and likes to bring different perspectives into sessions when it may help someone see things differently.
Honesty and straightforward feedback are part of his style. Shane aims to be genuine in sessions and will sometimes challenge a client when it seems helpful. He also balances that with attention to safety and the pace each person can manage.
When it seems useful, he looks at how past experiences influence present feelings and behaviour. That can include talking through learned responses, triggers or past trauma to understand how they shape current life. He also works on practical goals, offers worksheets, and follows up with brief message check-ins when appropriate.
Shane aims to help people make workable changes, set clear goals and practise new ways of coping. He asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session so he can get a clearer sense of their needs.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening, reflecting what someone says and trusting the client's capacity to find their own answers. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and the uncertainties common in early adulthood.Shane uses straightforward discussion alongside creative ways of expressing thoughts, such as imagery or drawing, when that suits a client. He may also introduce gentle challenge to offer a different viewpoint and help people practise new responses to old patterns. Deciding how to work is a collaborative process and he will discuss what feels most useful for each person.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around study, work and busy days. Online meetings can make it easier to drop in during a lunch break, require less travel and let people use tools like worksheets sent between sessions. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact options available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can help choose an approach that matches a client's needs, goals and preferences.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and young adult issues among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy and uses a direct, genuine approach that can include challenge when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I don't live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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