Shona Moncrieff, BACP

Shona Moncrieff helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career uncertainty. Shona works with people affected by ADHD, bipolar and depression, and with those managing major life changes and compassion fatigue.

Shona uses a mix of therapeutic ways to match what each person needs. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that people can try between appointments.

Her style is warm and respectful. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and helps them notice the strengths they already have. Conversations are paced to suit each person, with room for practical problem solving and emotional processing.

Shona has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Much of her work has involved supporting people with trauma and difficult childhood experiences, using a trauma-informed outlook.

People come to Shona for short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so sessions can fit around busy lives. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live by their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn practical strategies to change them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they affect current emotions and bonds, aiding those who struggle with intimacy, trust or attachment issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what they want to achieve and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on progress and preference in a collaborative way.

Online therapy with Shona uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make sessions flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, frequent exchanges and written reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.