Shaun Gordon , BACP

Shaun Gordon is a person-centred counsellor based in Colchester, United Kingdom, who works with adults of all ages and backgrounds. He aims to make reaching out for help as straightforward and stress free as possible, meeting people with warmth, acceptance and a practical focus on the goals they bring to therapy.

Shaun collaborates with clients in a partnership model, inviting regular feedback so the work can be tailored and adjusted to fit their expectations and progress. He has experience across voluntary and private sectors, supporting people with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive disorders, bereavement, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

His background includes roles as a Mental Health Worker for West Sussex Mind in a crisis prevention service and current work with Mid and North East Essex Mind. Since 2014 he has facilitated Brighton’s OCD, BDD and Hoarding Disorder Support Group, and from 2015 he has collaborated with SWLSTG NHS Mental Health Trust to design and run recovery groups for hospital in-patients within the Adult National and Specialist Service for treatment-resistant OCD and BDD.

Shaun holds an FdSc in person-centred counselling from Brighton University - a foundation degree - and is currently studying toward a BSc in the same subject, a bachelor-level qualification. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shaun has also spoken about mental health and recovery in media appearances for ITN, regional news, at a national conference, and in collaboration with Public Health England for the Every Mind Matters campaign.

Person-centred and practical approaches for online support

Shaun offers client-centred therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s experience and working in partnership to support their chosen goals. This approach helps with a wide range of concerns such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional distress by prioritising empathy and the client’s own resources.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and coping strategies for stress, anxiety and rumination. Mindfulness techniques can be useful for managing intense emotions and cultivating steadier attention in daily life.

Solution-focused therapy is another approach Shaun employs, concentrating on practical steps and strengths to create change. This approach supports clients who want short-term, goal-oriented work focused on achievable improvements in areas like coping with life changes, career challenges and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shaun works collaboratively with each client to identify what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preference. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to suit individual circumstances, and Shaun adapts his work in the same collaborative spirit.

Online therapy with Shaun is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, while still maintaining continuity of care and ongoing collaboration on therapeutic goals.