- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT elements
- Attachment-aware work
About Shaun
Shaun Underwood is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of practice. He works with common young adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
Shaun describes his style as interactive and person-centred. He draws on a mix of approaches rather than one single method. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and on discussing what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people find workable steps forward.
In longer work Shaun may bring in tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy to help with thought patterns, emotion regulation and behaviour change. Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at relationship and intimacy difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be used to help with values-based goals and managing distressing experiences.
He offers sessions for people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Shaun has experience working with people affected by physical trauma, emotional abuse, bereavement and caregiving stress. He also notes work with neurodiversity and a range of personality and attachment concerns.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Shaun uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life feels stuck or when anxiety and avoidance block meaningful goals.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related issues where learning new habits and ways of thinking is useful.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns show up now. It can be helpful for intimacy problems, trust issues and repeating difficult relationship dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and will suggest ways of working that fit your needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography lists video, telephone and live chat alongside face-to-face work, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around study, work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity when life is busy, and Shaun notes he provides worldwide services for international clients.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shaun focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and career concerns, addictions, grief and trauma, plus related areas like sleep and eating difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in an interactive, person-centred way and adapts methods to each person rather than using one fixed approach.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shaun has four years of counselling experience working with a broad range of concerns including physical trauma and emotional abuse.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can non-UK residents work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers a worldwide service.
Which session formats are offered?
His biography mentions face-to-face and remote therapies including video, telephone and live chat; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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