- Trauma informed approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment based methods
About Shona
Shona Moncrieff is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with people carrying stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues linked to addiction and grief.
Shona focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversation. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice strengths they may have forgotten. Sessions tend to centre on what is happening now and what small steps might feel possible next.
Her work often addresses difficulties that come from traumatic or adverse childhood experiences. She draws on approaches that help with thoughts, emotions and relational patterns so people can feel steadier in daily life. That includes helping with overwhelm, motivation and confidence.
Shona uses a pluralistic way of working. That means she blends methods such as acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive approaches and skills from dialectical behaviour work. She chooses tools with the person in mind rather than following one fixed method.
She works in English and practices from the United Kingdom. Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, and to choose actions that match their values. It can help when guilt or shame makes life feel narrowed. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect trust, closeness and self-image, which often links to shame. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and reflection, giving time to be heard and to find personal understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as the work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, offer quieter surroundings when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or work well as shorter check-ins, which may suit different practical needs. Registered or accredited professionals can explain format options when you complete the initial matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame issues does she help with?
She works with people facing shame or guilt connected to trauma, relationships, parenting, identity and life changes.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses conversational, practical work that draws on ACT, attachment ideas and cognitive techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience, with much of that supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.