- Client-Centred Therapy
- Works with imagery
- Checks in by message
About Shane
Shane Carter is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and life purpose questions. Shane also supports those facing workplace difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and struggles with self-esteem or intimacy-related issues.
Shane uses a straightforward, client-centred approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past experiences might shape present reactions. He encourages expression in words, images, drawing or music when that feels more helpful than talking alone. He also offers practical worksheets and check-ins between sessions to keep progress moving.
Shane is willing to challenge unhelpful patterns when appropriate. He will point out different perspectives and raise observations openly, aiming to make stuck habits more visible. This directness is shared gradually so it sits within a working relationship built over time.
Work might spend time on immediate coping skills, communication problems and setting short-term goals. When useful, sessions will trace how learned behaviours, triggers or past events relate to current difficulties. Shane can help people visit painful memories carefully and with support when they choose to do so.
He describes himself as active and responsive. He uses messaging between sessions and shares worksheets he thinks will help. People curious about finding direction or clarity after a life change can use his way of working to talk through what matters next.
Client-centred methods and online working
Shane uses a client-centred approach that places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. This means conversations follow what matters to the client, with the counsellor reflecting back observations and questions to help clarify feelings and choices. The approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles and questions about life purpose.He also often brings creative ways to communicate, such as metaphor, imagery, drawing or music, depending on what helps someone express themselves. These methods aim to open up different ways of seeing a problem when words alone feel limiting.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Shane will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together and adapt the style accordingly. That collaboration helps decide when to focus on immediate coping, on communication skills, or on looking back at how past experiences affect the present.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins by message or worksheets between meetings, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical options to help therapy slot into everyday life without needing a major schedule change.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose and career.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a client-centred style that focuses on the present while exploring how the past affects current choices. He may suggest imagery, drawing or worksheets to help clarify thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.