Jason Shepherd

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and narrative

About Jason

Jason Shepherd helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self‑esteem and confidence. He works in straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on practical steps and understanding feelings. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 18 years of experience.

He offers a mix of approaches to suit different problems, including cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thoughts and behaviour, narrative methods to reframe life stories, and psychodynamic thinking to notice long‑standing patterns. Sessions are described plainly and aim to make sense of why certain reactions happen and what can change in everyday life.

Jason has supported people with depression, addictions, anger and relationship and intimacy‑related issues. He also works with concerns linked to family of origin, fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care, and sexual subcultures including BDSM and kink. Clients may bring a single worry or several related problems to work through.

He uses motivational interviewing and solution‑focused ways of working when people want to find practical next steps or build momentum for change. These approaches concentrate on achievable goals and small experiments between sessions.

Sessions are direct and conversational, with options to reflect on history or concentrate on immediate coping and behaviour change. People are encouraged to set priorities and review progress as therapy continues.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build small achievable goals.

He also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people see their problems as separate from themselves by re‑reading stories they repeat about their life. That approach can be useful for issues like identity, shame and ongoing relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different ways of working and agree together which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. The choice of approach can be adjusted as therapy progresses to reflect what helps most.

If you are considering sessions online, please check the available session formats before booking as these are confirmed during sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family by reducing travel time, allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed, and let conversations happen from wherever quieter surroundings are possible. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and accessible.

Topics Jason lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jason

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage stress and anxiety using practical strategies and cognitive behavioural ideas.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas, Motivational Interviewing and Solution‑Focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Is he accredited and where does he practise?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he take international clients?

No. International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.