- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and narrative
- Motivation work
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns, and with people exploring LGBT matters and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with life changes, bipolar mood challenges, anger and self-esteem problems.
In sessions he uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people make sense of what feels stuck. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find practical reasons to change, and Narrative Therapy to look at the stories a person tells about themselves.
Jason pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, abandonment and adoption or foster care experiences when these shape current difficulties. He is open to discussing sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink without judgement. He will also talk through problems linked to substance use, codependency and communication breakdowns.
Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. That may include testing new ways of reacting, small behavioural experiments, or practising clearer communication. Jason explains approaches in plain language and helps people measure what feels different over time.
People who are interested in starting are asked to use the site process to match and book a first appointment. He works in English and does not take international clients.
How Jason uses therapeutic approaches online
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by testing small changes to thinking and behaviour. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify mixed feelings about change and identify practical reasons to take steps forward.He also draws on Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to find alternative ways of understanding difficult patterns. These approaches are discussed together in sessions so the counsellor and client can decide which method to emphasise based on current goals and preferences. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative, ongoing process rather than a one-time decision.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how best to structure sessions to suit everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jason work with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversation and evidence-informed methods like CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to identify small steps and test what helps.
What experience does he bring?
Jason has 18 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.