Counsellor profile
Jason Shepherd, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Jason
Counsellor Jason Shepherd is a BACP member with 18 years of work in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Jason also supports those facing relationship strain, intimacy concerns, anger and coping with life changes.
He uses a mix of talking approaches rather than a single method. Sessions focus on what is troubling the person now and on practical ways to make things feel more manageable. Conversations are direct and aim to identify small, workable steps between meetings.
Jason draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking patterns. He uses narrative techniques to help people tell and reframe their stories. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when someone needs help with change and staying committed.
His background includes long-term practice across a range of personal and relational problems. That experience informs how he responds to trauma, addiction and issues linked to family of origin or parenting roles. He also works with concerns such as body image, codependency and sexual subcultures including BDSM and kink.
Sessions are conversational and goal minded. Early meetings clarify what the person wants to work on and which approach might help. Jason will suggest options and adapt the way he works as the work progresses.
People should check session formats and booking steps before they sign up. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Jason uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviours. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with day-to-day stressors. Narrative Therapy is also part of his work and helps people reframe difficult events and the stories they tell about themselves. This approach can be helpful for identity concerns and trauma-related material.Finding the right way of working is part of the work itself. Jason will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress and needs become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because they are not listed here. When arranged, online sessions can make fitting counselling into a busy life easier by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need lower-bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt exercises and worksheets for remote meetings so practical steps can still be set between sessions.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses conversational, goal-focused work. Sessions look at current problems and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional practice working with a range of personal and relational issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Check the booking flow for the options he offers.
What does it cost to see him?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.