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Shiao-Wei Lin, BACP

Shiao-Wei Lin is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes.

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About Shiao-Wei

Shiao-Wei Lin is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes. She speaks English and Mandarin and works with adults, drawing on ten years of experience to guide practical steps that feel manageable. Her work often starts with listening closely to what matters most to the client.

She helps people talk through difficult memories, grief, addiction struggles, anger or low mood. Sessions also address issues such as sleep problems, parenting pressures, body image and self-esteem in ways that link thoughts, feelings and everyday actions.

Background and approach

Shiao-Wei uses several approaches to suit each person. She leans on client-centred ways of working to make space for what the client brings. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to set clear, short-term goals.

She aims to help clients identify practical changes and small steps that build onwards. Conversations can include exploring family of origin concerns, blended family dynamics, separation and divorce, or the effects of abandonment and adoption. She also supports people affected by trauma, domestic violence and bereavement.

Sessions are available online for people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	276085	May 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 Shiao-Wei lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Shiao-Wei names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Shiao-Wei commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement so they can explore feelings and values at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that suit the situation, and adjust plans as progress is made. That way the work reflects the client's needs rather than fitting a fixed method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching moments or maintaining momentum between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, care duties and travel without losing continuity of support.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Shiao-Wei help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions and grief, plus issues like sleep, parenting and self-esteem.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her sessions blend client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused strategies to set practical goals and change unhelpful thinking.

What experience does she bring?

Shiao-Wei has around 10 years of counselling experience working with adults on a wide range of issues.

What credential and location are listed?

She is registered with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin, and international clients may also engage with her.

How are online sessions delivered?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.