Jason Shepherd, BACP

Jason Shepherd helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties. Jason is a BACP counsellor with 18 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.

He works in a straightforward, respectful way. Sessions are practical and conversational. He aims to build trust quickly and to set clear, achievable goals with each person.

Jason draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to tackle thinking patterns and boost motivation. He also uses Narrative and Psychodynamic approaches to look at life stories and deeper emotional patterns. This mix helps when people need both immediate tools and longer-term understanding.

People come to Jason for many issues including anxiety, bipolar mood swings, addiction, anger, family of origin problems, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns like body image, codependency, dissociation, and experiences related to adoption or abandonment.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The focus is on finding what works in daily life and making steady progress one step at a time. If someone is unsure where to begin, Jason helps them map out the first simple steps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing focuses on boosting a person’s own reasons for change when motivation feels stuck and can help with addiction or when making life changes.

He also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite difficult life stories and Psychodynamic ideas to explore repeated emotional patterns. Finding the right mix is part of the process and Jason works collaboratively to decide what fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences over time.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging gives flexibility. Video lets people see facial cues and use shared exercises. Phone sessions often suit those with less bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, ongoing support or for people who think better in writing. Many find these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.