Jane Sheppard, BACP

Jane Sheppard is a BACP-accredited therapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience supporting people through a broad range of emotional and psychological challenges. She works with issues such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, depression, and confidence concerns, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods that suit each person’s needs.

She aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. Jane approaches each person with empathy and professional understanding, combining practical tools and evidence-based techniques to help address patterns that cause distress and to build resilience and clarity.

Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Jane follows recognised professional standards in her work. She encourages courageous first steps toward change and remains committed to guiding people through the process of healing and personal growth with steady, informed support.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Therapeutic Connection

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It explores attachment styles and helps people understand and change how they form bonds, which can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment or adoption-related concerns, and attachment issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills, making it effective for stress, anxiety, low mood, and issues with confidence.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic experiences and on building skills to process distressing memories and reduce their impact. It is suited to those coping with trauma, abuse, dissociation, or the aftermath of domestic violence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and can adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life. These formats can increase accessibility and help maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while allowing therapists and registered professionals to tailor sessions to each person’s pace and style.