- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
About Shea
Shea McCartney is a BACP Therapist (Registered Member MBACP) and NCPS Therapist (Accredited Member MNCPS Accred) with four years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people navigating relationship and family issues. Shea also helps with sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career decisions and major life changes. He lists LGBT and intimacy-related concerns among his focus areas.
Shea describes his background in NHS mental health services, child protection, trauma work and suicide intervention organisations. That experience informs a trauma-aware approach when working with people who have faced abuse, domestic violence, loss or suicidal ideas. He also has experience with chronic illness, caregiver stress, first responder issues and matters related to sex, kink and alternative sexual culture.
In sessions he uses a person-centred stance alongside techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches. He aims to listen without judgement and to help clients find clearer ways of thinking, feeling and acting. Therapy can be short term for a single problem or longer term for deeper themes.
Shea values straightforward conversation and sometimes uses lightness or humour to ease difficult topics. He holds an MSc in Counselling and Therapeutic Communication with Professional Practice and a BSc in Sociology with Psychology. His professional memberships are MBACP and MNCPS Accred.
He works in English and does not accept international clients. If someone wants to try a first session they are asked to use the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where the client’s perspective leads the work. It helps with uncertainty about identity, relationships and feeling stuck in decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their effects on daily life, useful for people who have experienced abuse, domestic violence or significant loss.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Shea will discuss options with each person and agree what to try based on the issues, goals and what feels manageable. That collaborative planning helps shape whether work is short term or longer term and which techniques are used.
The biography does not specify which online formats Shea uses, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, shift work or caring responsibilities. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make attendance simpler on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to an online setting so therapy remains practical and focused on daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shea help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and with relationship and family concerns. He also lists areas such as sleeping problems, parenting stress, career issues and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is person-centred and trauma-aware, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods as needed. Sessions focus on listening, understanding and practical ways to move forward.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of practice, including work in NHS mental health services, child protection, trauma settings and suicide intervention organisations.
Which credentials and location apply to Shea?
He is registered as a BACP Therapist (MBACP) and is an accredited member of NCPS (MNCPS Accred). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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