BACP

Shona Moncrieff , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Shona

Shona Moncrieff is a pluralistically trained therapist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who draws on a range of theories and techniques to tailor support to each person's needs. With three years of professional experience, she has predominantly worked with people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, applying a trauma-informed lens to help them make sense of difficult patterns and reactions.

Shona also supports clients struggling with motivation, overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem, and confidence challenges, offering practical and compassionate guidance. She works from the perspective that the individual is the expert on their own life and story, and that they already hold inner strengths that can be rediscovered and mobilised in therapy.

Shona holds the credential BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and signals adherence to recognised professional standards. Her style emphasises collaboration, respect, and creating a welcoming therapeutic space where people are invited to bring their experience as they are. She aims to support clients through the courageous first steps toward greater fulfilment and wellbeing without assuming a one-size-fits-all approach.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Shona draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical ways to move toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be particularly useful for trauma, relationship difficulties, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment concerns. Client-centered work emphasises empathy and collaboration, offering a respectful, non-judgmental space where a person’s perspective guides the pace and focus of therapy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey, and Shona works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions rather than insisting on a single model, and clients are involved in decisions about what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with Shona can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel, helping people fit therapy into busy or changing lives.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shona Moncrieff have?

Shona Moncrieff has three years of professional experience working as a therapist and psychotherapist.

Is Shona Moncrieff a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details are provided.

In which languages does Shona Moncrieff provide therapy?

Shona provides therapy in English.

Where is Shona Moncrieff located?

Shona is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shona Moncrieff as my therapist?

You can work with Shona Moncrieff through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shona Moncrieff work with international clients?

Shona Moncrieff does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shona Moncrieff cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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