BACP

Shaun Underwood , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Shaun

Shaun Underwood is a qualified, licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers a worldwide service. He works with people facing a broad range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career pressures, work-related stress, motivation issues, addictions, bereavement, and both physical and emotional trauma.

He practises as an integrative therapist with a strong person-centred emphasis, tailoring methods from different theories to suit each individual's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Shaun describes his approach as warm and interactive, grounded in empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He collaborates with clients to identify practical tools and coping strategies that help them move forward at a pace that feels comfortable.

Shaun holds BACP membership, which means he is connected to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and its professional standards. He has experience delivering both face-to-face and remote therapy, including video sessions, telephone calls, and live chat. Shaun encourages those ready to take steps toward change to consider therapy as a way to find greater wellbeing and offers guidance for getting started and selecting a suitable appointment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shaun integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centred principles to support people online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and emotional regulation, which can help with relationship difficulties and trauma-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgmental relationship where the client leads the pace of change and the therapist offers empathy and understanding to support personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shaun works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the mix of techniques as the work progresses to ensure it remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy with Shaun is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver focused, practical support tailored to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shaun Underwood have?

Shaun Underwood has four years of experience working as a counsellor.

Is Shaun Underwood a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Shaun Underwood provide therapy?

Shaun provides therapy in English.

Where is Shaun Underwood located?

Shaun is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shaun Underwood as my therapist?

You can work with Shaun through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shaun Underwood work with international clients?

Yes, Shaun works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shaun Underwood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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