Shaun Underwood, BACP

Shaun Underwood is a qualified licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers therapy to clients worldwide. He holds BACP accreditation, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings four years of professional experience to his practice.

He has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career and work-related stress, motivation struggles, addictions, abuse, bereavement and physical trauma. Shaun also works with issues such as self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and bipolar-related concerns, among many others.

Shaun’s approach is warm and interactive, rooted in an integrative, person-centered philosophy. He draws on relevant elements from multiple therapeutic models to create a tailored service rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. He collaborates with clients to discover coping strategies and practical tools that fit each person’s needs and pace.

Clients can work with Shaun in face-to-face settings or remotely by video, telephone or live chat. He welcomes international clients and encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused or stuck to take the step of reaching out to explore support and change. Prospective clients are invited to view his schedule and select a suitable appointment slot.

Integrative Approaches for Effective Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take action in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in close connections. It helps people explore relationship dynamics, abandonment concerns and intimacy issues by fostering more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. It supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth, and is often combined with other techniques to meet specific needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shaun collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow registered professionals to provide consistent support across time zones, make scheduling easier around daily commitments and create opportunities for ongoing skill practice between sessions.