Shaun Underwood , BACP

Shaun Underwood is a UK-based counsellor who offers therapeutic support to people around the world. He works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and career challenges, addictions, trauma and bereavement, and many other life stresses. His practice also addresses issues such as self-esteem, anger, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Shaun practices in a warm, interactive manner that emphasizes empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He follows an integrative, client-centered model - tailoring therapeutic tools and techniques to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. He collaborates with clients to identify practical coping strategies and to find ways forward that feel comfortable and achievable.

Shaun holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He is experienced in both in-person and remote work, offering therapy via video, telephone, live chat, and messaging for those seeking flexible options. Shaun aims to support people through difficult changes and to help them take the next steps toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Shaun works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on practical steps that align with what matters most. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - an approach that can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and trauma-related concerns. Shaun combines these with client-centered principles that prioritize the client's experience, creating a collaborative and respectful environment where the person's priorities guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Shaun treats that as a collaborative effort. He will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to engage in ways that feel most comfortable while still benefiting from the expertise of licensed professionals.