- Stress and anxiety
- Adoption and foster care
- Motivation and change
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor with BACP registration and 18 years of experience in professional practice. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and addictions. He also accepts work related to LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of family and identity topics including adoption and foster care.
He aims to offer straightforward, respectful support in sessions. He listens to each person's story and helps name what feels difficult. He works in a calm, practical way and focuses on small steps that can make daily life easier.
Jason draws on several therapeutic approaches to match a person’s needs. That can mean using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories, or Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns and Solution‑Focused techniques to set short‑term goals.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are agreed together. He tries to keep sessions clear and goal‑oriented while leaving room to explore emotions and past experience. Work can include talking, practical exercises and gentle challenges to try different behaviours.
Jason practises from the United Kingdom and works in English. He asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling, and sessions are arranged around therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy in his practice. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviours, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and can help reframe identity and relationship issues, including matters related to adoption and foster care.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change, and it focuses on building motivation step by step. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss options and choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Please check the available session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats here. Confirming the format lets you plan practical details like timing and whether you prefer shorter check‑ins or longer sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow meetings to take place from different locations when needed. Registered or accredited professionals will help tailor sessions to what works best for each person.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Jason commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and LGBT‑related issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, trauma and abuse, body image, and fatherhood issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Jason works in a respectful and practical way. He listens closely, helps people name what is hard, and sets small, achievable steps to improve day‑to‑day life.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and relationship difficulties. He has spent his career developing a mix of short‑term and depth approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. The site will show the available formats when you proceed to schedule.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.