Counsellor profile
Shadi Shayan, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
About Shadi
Counsellor Shadi Shayan is HCPC registered and has 10 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and parenting concerns, and also works with self-esteem and motivation issues.
Shadi offers straightforward talking therapy. Sessions centre on what is happening now and what you want to change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognise patterns and practice different ways of responding.
Her background includes a decade of work with adults facing relationship strain, parenting pressures and ongoing anxiety. She has supported people through feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame, and through issues linked to immigration and fatherhood concerns.
Shadi speaks English and Persian, which can help clients who prefer either language. She accepts international clients as well as those based in the UK. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
When someone first contacts her they complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an initial session. This helps clarify what each person wants from counselling and how sessions could be structured.
Shadi aims to work collaboratively on clear, practical steps. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on small changes you can try between meetings.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online counselling
Shadi works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviours and relationships. One common approach looks at how thinking patterns affect mood and actions, and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thoughts. Another approach pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early connections shape current reactions in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shadi will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process, so the plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in at break times. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from a familiar location or who need a shorter, phone-style conversation rather than a longer face-to-face meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting and self-esteem. Other areas include attachment, guilt and immigration issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasise noticing patterns and trying alternatives between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and anxiety-related issues.
Which professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check any regional or time-zone considerations when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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