- CBT and motivational work
- Narrative and psychodynamic
- Relationship and intimacy issues
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 18 years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related worries. Jason also supports people facing anger, bipolar challenges and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people untangle feelings. Sessions often look at thoughts and patterns, and at how small changes in thinking or routine can ease day-to-day strain. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help with motivation and managing difficult moods.
Jason also works with deeper personal history. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are part of his practice when people want to understand how past experiences shape present feelings. He will talk through family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care themes, and other personal histories that can feed shame or guilt.
People bring many kinds of difficult material, including body image, codependency, kink and alternative sex culture concerns, communication problems, dissociation and substance use. Jason aims to be direct and respectful when discussing these topics. He will help set practical steps and small goals that fit everyday life.
Sessions are conducted in English and Jason practises in the United Kingdom. He does not work with international clients. To begin, people follow the site process to match and book an initial session.
How Jason uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Jason often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical changes. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and problems that benefit from clear behavioural steps.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. This approach focuses on what matters to the person and helps build reasons and confidence to make gradual shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jason will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then decide collaboratively which methods to use. That conversation can happen in the first few sessions and be adjusted over time to suit how things feel for you.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when required. Registered or accredited professionals commonly adapt exercises, homework and conversation so therapy fits into everyday life rather than demanding large blocks of time.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jason focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus LGBT and trauma and abuse concerns.
How does he approach guilt or shame?
He uses conversational, practical work that looks at thinking patterns and personal stories, helping people name and talk through feelings linked to guilt or shame.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in counselling and mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.