Jason Shepherd

Jason Shepherd is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. He is listed with the BACP and brings 18 years of experience to his work. His style is straightforward and respectful. He aims to listen first and help clients name what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, while also making space to talk about painful memories when they matter. Jason uses a mix of short-term and reflective approaches. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and how past experiences shape present behaviour. He often works with people facing relationship strain, family-origin problems, and issues around body image or intimacy. He also supports those dealing with addiction, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes like divorce or fatherhood challenges. Clients can expect clear explanations of different options in early sessions. Jason prefers to collaborate on a plan that fits each person’s needs and pace, and he encourages small, steady steps toward better coping and greater confidence.

Approaches that translate to online work

Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. It is practical and often focuses on homework and small experiments between sessions.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for addiction, procrastination or slips in progress. Narrative Therapy is used to separate a problem from the person by looking at the stories someone tells about themselves and offering alternative interpretations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful in early sessions and adapt methods to match the client's goals, preferences and pace. That might mean more solution-focused work to set short-term goals or a reflective mix if deeper history needs attention.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, offer a quieter check-in when time is limited, or provide a shorter session during a work break. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly tailor session length and planning so therapy fits into everyday life.