Counsellor profile
Shaun Hill, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and addictions
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Self esteem work
About Shaun
Counsellor Shaun Hill is a BACP member with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self esteem and depression, and helps people cope with major life changes. Shaun uses a direct, practical approach to help clients tackle day-to-day problems and emotional strain.
Shaun arranges sessions so people can talk through what is happening now. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, such as avoidance, control issues or codependency. He also addresses guilt, shame and isolation when these come up alongside mood problems and substance use concerns.
In sessions Shaun breaks issues into manageable steps. Conversations focus on what to try between appointments and on small changes that build over time. He encourages clear communication skills to help with social anxiety, relationship tension and getting needs met.
Shaun has worked with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and common mood disorders. He also supports those wrestling with life purpose, forgiveness and men's issues. He offers straightforward feedback and practical tasks rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shaun accepts international clients. Payment uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Shaun works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is short-term problem-solving work, which breaks a difficulty into clear steps and tasks. This helps when stress, anxiety or low mood make daily tasks feel overwhelming.He also draws on methods that build communication skills and reduce avoidance. These techniques focus on small behaviour changes and practising different responses, which can ease social anxiety, control issues and codependent patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shaun will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first. That collaborative process uses your goals, current difficulties and what feels manageable day to day.
The biography does not state which session formats are used. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care across locations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self esteem and depression, plus related issues such as guilt, shame and isolation.
What is his counselling style?
Shaun uses a practical, step-based approach focused on clear communication and tasks to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.