- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Attachment work
About Shona
Shona Moncrieff is a counsellor registered with the BACP with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, low self-esteem and difficulty with motivation and overwhelm.
She uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on several therapy methods to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions are practical and conversational. She treats the person as the expert in their life and focuses on the skills they already have.
Shona has concentrated experience supporting people who have lived with trauma and difficult early experiences. That background shapes how she notices triggers and safety in sessions. She pays attention to how past events affect current relationships and feelings.
In practice she offers straightforward tools for managing anxiety and overwhelm. These include ways to notice thoughts, skills for emotional regulation and steps to rebuild confidence. She also helps people think through relationship challenges and difficult life changes.
Her work can include exploring attachment patterns and how they show up now. Shona also addresses areas such as grief, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress and career pressures. She aims to help people make small, realistic changes that fit with their daily life.
People meet in a calm, conversational setting where the therapist listens and reflects back what is useful. To begin, the site asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that matter to you. It helps with anxiety, overwhelm and making values-based changes in daily life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It offers practical exercises to test worries and build new habits for sleep, anxiety and confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on your needs, goals and what feels manageable. This is done collaboratively so you can try different techniques and decide what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means practical tools and worksheets can be shared between sessions to practice in daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, low self-esteem and motivation, among other issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a pluralistic, conversational style, combining practical skills work with reflective listening to help people manage feelings and make small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma, anxiety and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to discuss goals.