Shaun Underwood , BACP

Shaun Underwood is a qualified, licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With four years of clinical experience, he supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to self-esteem, intimacy, parenting and career transitions.

His practice is informed by an integrative, person-centered approach that blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate to each individual's needs. Shaun describes his style as warm and interactive, offering empathy, respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring sessions to the particular priorities and circumstances of the person he is working with.

In therapy he works collaboratively to explore patterns, identify practical coping strategies and develop tools that support forward movement at a comfortable pace. He provides support for both emotional and practical challenges, including work-related stress, motivation, bereavement and recovery from physical or emotional trauma. Shaun offers remote options such as video calls, telephone sessions, live chat and in-app messaging, and he is able to work with international clients. Shaun is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Shaun draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action; it is often used for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early attachments influence current connections and responses to stress. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, using empathy and nonjudgmental attention to encourage self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shaun collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Shaun is offered by licensed professionals via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar settings and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while accessing professional support across distances.