Shaun Leworthy , BACP

Shaun Leworthy is a BACP accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBT-related concerns, and trauma and abuse. He approaches each client as the expert on their own life, helping them draw on their existing strengths to work through the challenges that bring them to therapy.

Shaun values the courage it takes to seek change and focuses on empowering people to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. His work combines respect for each person’s story with practical therapeutic tools tailored to their needs, and he aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported.

As a BACP accredited practitioner - a recognition that reflects professional training and adherence to established standards in the UK - Shaun offers experience with issues affecting young adults, survivors of domestic violence and post-traumatic stress, and people managing stress, anger, and low self-esteem. He supports clients in identifying goals, building resilience, and taking meaningful steps toward recovery and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shaun commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions. Mindfulness therapy is another approach he may incorporate, teaching present-moment awareness and self-calming techniques useful for emotional regulation and reducing rumination.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shaun works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan so therapy stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy schedules or provide ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists in a way that suits their life and commitments.