Shaun Leworthy, BACP

Shaun Leworthy works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries and trauma. He also supports those facing LGBT-related concerns, issues with anger, low self-esteem, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and young adult challenges. Shaun presents as calm and straightforward, aiming to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous or unsure.

Shaun is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for the strengths they already have. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between sessions, and on building small changes that add up over time.

In sessions Shaun uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and mindfulness to help reduce distressing thoughts and reactions. He also draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and trauma-focused methods when past events are still affecting daily life. The style is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

People can expect direct but empathetic conversation, with an emphasis on what they want to change and how to get there. Shaun aims to support and empower rather than tell people what to do. His work is practical and grounded in everyday language.

To start, Shaun asks people to share their concerns and current priorities so sessions can focus on what matters most. He helps clients to notice progress, adapt plans, and build confidence as they move forward.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Shaun commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address distressing thoughts and traumatic memories. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, practical experiments to change them; it suits worry, low mood and unhelpful behaviour. EMDR works by guiding attention while recalling distressing memories so the emotional intensity reduces; it is often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shaun will discuss your experience, goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your needs. The choice is collaborative so clients can try a way of working and adjust if it does not feel right.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make sessions fit around day-to-day life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection helps. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are good for shorter check-ins, written reflections or when a flexible schedule is needed. These formats help people access therapy from home, work or while travelling and make it easier to keep a steady routine of sessions.