Jason Shepherd

Jason Shepherd is a counsellor with BACP registration and 18 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports those facing LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation.

Jason keeps sessions straightforward and direct. He listens first and asks clear questions to understand what matters most to each person. He aims to make goals practical so people can try small changes between sessions.

His work draws on a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and narrative methods. That mix lets him match different tools to different problems, whether someone wants to shift difficult thoughts, find fresh motivation, or rewrite a painful story from their past.

Over time he has supported people through issues like family of origin problems, divorce and separation, addiction to drugs or alcohol, body image and codependency. He also addresses areas such as abandonment, fatherhood questions and BDSM and kink related matters in a non-judgemental way.

Jason aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. He encourages practical steps and clear next actions, while allowing time to look at deeper patterns that keep repeating.

Approaches that shape online counselling

CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it targets patterns that keep problems going.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of finding what matters to someone and strengthening their own reasons to change. It can help with addictions, low motivation or when someone feels stuck between choices.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and the world. It helps separate a person from a problem so they can imagine different chapters and begin to act differently in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences, and then try methods that suit those priorities. Choices can change as progress is made, and sessions are a shared process of testing what helps.

Session arrangements and practical benefits should be confirmed before booking because formats were not listed in the original biography. Many people find remote or scheduled sessions easier to fit into work, family life and busy days. Online work can make shorter check-ins simpler, avoid travel time and allow therapy to take place alongside everyday routines. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt timings and tasks so therapy fits into a client’s life rather than adds burden.