Shaun Gordon , BACP

Shaun Gordon is a person-centred counsellor based in Colchester, United Kingdom, who works with adults of all ages and backgrounds. He aims to make reaching out for help as straightforward and low-stress as possible, meeting people with genuine warmth and acceptance while partnering with them to agree meaningful directions and goals for therapy. He invites regular feedback during the therapeutic process so the work can be adjusted and tailored to meet expectations and changing needs.

Shaun has worked across voluntary and private sectors supporting people with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and he has experience with bereavement, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, self-harm and suicidal ideation. His background includes work as a Mental Health Worker for West Sussex Mind in a crisis prevention service and current practice with Mid and North East Essex Mind. Since 2014 he has also facilitated Brighton’s OCD, BDD & Hoarding Disorder Support Group.

From 2015 Shaun has collaborated with the SWLSTG NHS Mental Health Trust and the Adult National and Specialist Service for treatment-resistant OCD and BDD, where his role focused on designing and facilitating recovery groups for hospital in-patients. His clinical experience has reinforced the importance of relating to each person in their uniqueness, which underpins his person-centred way of working. He is passionate about mental health provision and recovery, and has spoken on these topics for outlets including ITN, regional news and at a national conference, as well as in collaboration with Public Health England for Every Mind Matters.

Shaun holds an FdSc (Foundation Degree in Science) in person-centred counselling from Brighton University and is currently studying a BSc in the same subject. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Shaun draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where the client’s experiences guide the work - this approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen self-esteem. He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach practical attention and grounding skills that can reduce stress and ease symptoms of anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify concrete goals and small, practical steps clients can take to move toward improved functioning and coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shaun works collaboratively with each person to find what fits best. He discusses options, listens to client preferences and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with individual needs, goals and pace.

Online therapy sessions are offered by licensed professionals and therapists in formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule around work or family life, maintain continuity when circumstances change, and access care from home or other convenient locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and regular progress work.