Counsellor profile
Shona Moncrieff, BACP
Counsellor - trauma, anxiety and self-esteem
See online counselling options- Trauma informed
- ACT and CBT ideas
- Client centred
About Shona
Counsellor and psychotherapist, BACP member, with three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. Shona Moncrieff works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, low self-esteem, motivation and overwhelm.
Shona uses a pluralistic way of working. That means she draws on several counselling approaches and chooses what fits each person. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her background includes most work with people affected by trauma and difficult early life experiences. She describes her approach as trauma-informed and pays attention to how past events affect current feelings and behaviour. She also helps with confidence, anxiety and finding motivation.
In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their life. Conversations aim to notice strengths and to build small, practical skills. Techniques come from approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed thinking.
Shona offers straightforward talking therapy in the UK context. Sessions are intended to be respectful and practical. People can expect a calm, consistent way of working that focuses on real day-to-day difficulties and on manageable next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. It can help with anxiety, worry, sleep and low self-esteem. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on needs, goals and personal preference. That is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy moves on. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day or to avoid travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce the time spent arranging appointments around other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these benefits to help people keep regular contact while balancing everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She regularly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, low self-esteem, motivation and overwhelm among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on several methods and choosing what fits the person. Sessions are practical and goal-focused while respecting the client's pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma and related concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.