Shaun Underwood, BACP
Shaun Underwood is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties.
About Shaun
Shaun Underwood is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. He supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, and people dealing with addictions, sleep or eating problems. Shaun also works with career strain, parenting challenges, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP registration. Shaun describes his approach as warm and interactive. Sessions aim to be collaborative - he listens first and then works with each person to find practical steps.
Background and approach
He uses a person-centred way of working, so sessions focus on the individual's experience rather than a fixed programme. He draws on several psychological methods to match what a person needs. This can include cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to build valued action, and elements of attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns.
Shaun offers remote options as well as face-to-face work. Remote formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life and schedule. International clients are welcome and sessions are held in English.
People can expect a practical focus in sessions. Shaun aims to help clients find coping strategies and small changes that feel manageable. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, working at a pace that suits the individual.
With four years' experience, Shaun brings a flexible, person-centred practice. He invites anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure to consider a first step toward change.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395505 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Shaun’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It encourages choosing small actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-world behaviour changes. This approach is practical and works well for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will discuss options and test what feels most helpful, adjusting methods to match a person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be useful for brief check-ins or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging offer short, written check-ins and can be used between longer sessions for ongoing support.
These options aim to increase flexibility and accessibility so people can continue work on coping skills and relationship patterns without disrupting daily life. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques from ACT and CBT to suit each person's situation.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Shaun help with?
Shaun works with common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing addiction, trauma, sleep or eating problems, ADHD and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening first and then working collaboratively to find practical steps. Sessions centre on the person's experience rather than a fixed programme.
What is Shaun's experience in the field?
He has four years' experience working with a range of concerns, including emotional and physical trauma, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
Is Shaun registered with any professional body in the UK?
He lists BACP, which is recorded here as BACP registration.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.
What session formats are available online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that suits their schedule and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shaun?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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