- Warm interactive style
- Person centred approach
- Works with trauma
About Shaun
Shaun Underwood helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and the pressures of life change. He also supports people facing relationship tensions, grief, trauma and issues around addiction. Shaun works with a wide range of other concerns too, including sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career difficulty, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Shaun is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He has four years of experience working with adults across many common problems. Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
His approach is warm and interactive. Shaun describes his manner as empathetic, respectful and sensitive. He uses a person-centred style combined with elements from different therapies so sessions are shaped around each person rather than following a single formula.
In practice he aims to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck and to build practical tools for coping. That may mean learning ways to manage difficult thoughts, practising new communication habits, or developing daily routines that support mood and sleep.
Shaun invites people to work at a pace that feels manageable. He emphasises collaboration - deciding goals together and trying things that suit the person’s life. The aim is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.
Shaun is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He has four years of experience working with adults across many common problems. Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
His approach is warm and interactive. Shaun describes his manner as empathetic, respectful and sensitive. He uses a person-centred style combined with elements from different therapies so sessions are shaped around each person rather than following a single formula.
In practice he aims to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck and to build practical tools for coping. That may mean learning ways to manage difficult thoughts, practising new communication habits, or developing daily routines that support mood and sleep.
Shaun invites people to work at a pace that feels manageable. He emphasises collaboration - deciding goals together and trying things that suit the person’s life. The aim is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Shaun adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Shaun uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy as part of his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, connect with personal values and take small actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and dealing with long-term health or life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building understanding so people feel heard and can explore what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process looks at the client’s goals, daily routine and what feels practical for them.
The biography notes experience with video, telephone and live chat, but readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments or caregiving duties. Telephone or live chat can offer a shorter, lower-bandwidth check-in, while video lets people use visual cues during conversations. Overall the focus is on making therapy fit into everyday life and on trying approaches that help the individual move forward.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shaun help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues, parenting pressures, career problems, ADHD and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Shaun uses a warm, interactive and person-centred style. He combines that with relevant techniques from different therapies to match each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and presenting issues.
Where is Shaun based and what credential does he hold?
Shaun is based in the United Kingdom and his credential is listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions experience with video, telephone and live chat sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shaun?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.