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Shaun Underwood

BACP

Shaun Underwood , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Shaun

Shaun Underwood is a qualified, licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers therapy to people around the world. He brings four years of clinical experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career issues, addiction, bereavement, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. His practice also addresses a wide range of concerns such as self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific areas like attachment and intimacy-related issues.

Shaun works from an integrative, person-centered perspective, combining client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He describes his style as warm and interactive, placing emphasis on empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a tailored therapeutic plan rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. He collaborates with clients to identify practical coping strategies and tools that fit their individual needs and life circumstances.

Shaun is affiliated with BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is experienced in both face-to-face and remote work, including video calls, telephone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging, and he accepts international clients who wish to engage in remote therapy.

Therapeutic approaches for remote support

Shaun commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide his remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses, supporting clients who struggle with intimacy, abandonment issues, or complex relationship dynamics. Shaun also integrates client-centered principles, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience shapes the pace and focus of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shaun works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as the work evolves, inviting feedback and shared decision making about what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Shaun is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances and to choose the format that best supports practical access to therapy with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shaun Underwood have?

Shaun Underwood has four years of experience working with people on a broad range of emotional and practical concerns.

Is Shaun Underwood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shaun holds the credential BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. License details were not provided.

In which languages does Shaun Underwood provide therapy?

Shaun provides therapy in English.

Where is Shaun Underwood located?

Shaun is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shaun Underwood as my therapist?

You can work with Shaun through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on which mode best suits your needs.

Does Shaun Underwood work with international clients?

Yes, Shaun works with international clients and offers remote therapy options to people outside the United Kingdom.

How much does therapy with Shaun Underwood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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