- Person-centred approach
- Blends practical therapies
- Works with grief
About Shaun
Shaun Underwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship strains. He also works with those coping with grief, trauma, addiction, parenting worries and intimacy-related issues. Shaun offers support for a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, career difficulties and compassion fatigue.
He describes his style as warm and interactive. Sessions aim to be respectful and sensitive, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Shaun blends a person-centred way of working with useful ideas from other therapies so every plan is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed formula.
In practice he focuses on building coping strategies and small, realistic changes people can use between sessions. He talks through options and helps clients find tools that suit their day-to-day life. The therapy process is collaborative, with goals set together and adjusted as needed.
Shaun has four years of experience and holds BACP, which reflects his registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He provides sessions for people in the UK and internationally and conducts work remotely as well as in person.
If someone wants to begin, Shaun asks them to choose a time that fits their schedule and start with a short matching questionnaire. From there they can arrange appointments that fit their availability.
He describes his style as warm and interactive. Sessions aim to be respectful and sensitive, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Shaun blends a person-centred way of working with useful ideas from other therapies so every plan is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed formula.
In practice he focuses on building coping strategies and small, realistic changes people can use between sessions. He talks through options and helps clients find tools that suit their day-to-day life. The therapy process is collaborative, with goals set together and adjusted as needed.
Shaun has four years of experience and holds BACP, which reflects his registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He provides sessions for people in the UK and internationally and conducts work remotely as well as in person.
If someone wants to begin, Shaun asks them to choose a time that fits their schedule and start with a short matching questionnaire. From there they can arrange appointments that fit their availability.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Shaun uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy as part of his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully, reflecting feelings and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so people can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shaun will discuss your goals, preferences and how you respond to different ideas, and then adapt the way he works so it fits you. That collaborative conversation helps decide which methods to try first and how to adjust them over time.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the profile notes remote work is available but does not list specific formats here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It also offers ways to check in without needing long commutes, and can accommodate shorter or more frequent contacts when that suits someone's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shaun help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and self-esteem issues, along with relationship, addiction, grief and trauma-related concerns.
What is Shaun's therapy style like?
His approach is warm and interactive, focusing on listening, respect and practical coping strategies tailored to the individual.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shaun has four years of counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for Shaun?
He holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he provides services to international clients as stated in his profile.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost model?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shaun?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.