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Shaun Underwood, BACP

Shaun Underwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life challenges.

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About Shaun

Shaun Underwood is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life challenges. He also supports those dealing with relationship strains, parenting pressures, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, and work‑related difficulties. Shaun works in English and offers services to people internationally.

His style is warm and interactive. He listens with empathy and respect and treats each person as an individual.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and on finding coping strategies that feel manageable in daily life. Shaun draws on several therapeutic ideas rather than a single method. He uses client‑centred listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

He also uses attachment‑based thinking when relevant to help people understand their relationships and patterns. Sessions can include short exercises, reflective conversation and practical tools to try between meetings. Shaun encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to notice the changes that follow.

He aims to tailor the work so it fits each person, rather than offering a one‑size‑fits‑all plan. Shaun holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as his credential. He has four years' experience and offers both face‑to‑face and remote formats including video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging.

Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a session that suits you.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395505	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shaun lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Shaun names

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How Shaun blends approaches for online therapy

Shaun uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values and meaningful action. ACT can be useful when anxiety, low mood or avoidance get in the way of doing what matters.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to break problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to teach practical skills for coping. CBT techniques often help with anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as your needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, and text or chat suits short check‑ins or times when typing is more convenient. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and help maintain continuity when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Shaun commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief and many life changes listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Shaun describes a warm, interactive approach that emphasises empathy and respect while offering practical tools and achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years' experience working with a range of concerns, including physical trauma, emotional abuse and common mental health difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed for Shaun?

Shaun lists BACP as his credential and operates from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and countries are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging, as well as face‑to‑face work where appropriate.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the available times.