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Jason Shepherd, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addiction. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues and coping with major life changes.
Jason uses a practical, problem-focused way of working. He points out patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Sessions aim to notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses and build small habits that make a difference day to day.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down upsetting thoughts and test new behaviours. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support changes that people find difficult to start. Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at personal stories and how past experiences shape current reactions.
Typical work covers things like managing panic, reducing avoidance, improving communication and planning steps to tackle addiction or low mood. Jason also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, body image, codependency and family of origin issues.
Sessions are straightforward and goal oriented. People can expect clear explanations, practical exercises and check-ins on progress. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site flow to complete a matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
Approach and practicalities for online sessions
Jason uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; this helps with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but find it hard to get started; this method focuses on building internal motivation and planning small steps. Narrative Therapy is used at times to revisit personal stories and see how past experiences affect current patterns.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and pick methods that fit the client’s needs. Sessions are collaborative, so the plan can change as progress is reviewed and different techniques are tried.
The exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. It can also help people who prefer not to use video by offering alternative ways to meet, depending on the formats the therapist provides.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How does he typically work in sessions?
He uses practical, structured methods that identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and test new ways of responding in daily life.
How long has he been practising?
He has 18 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What is his professional registration and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.