Counsellor profile
Jason Shepherd, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 382619
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative work
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns, and also supports those dealing with trauma, self-esteem and LGBT-related issues.
He focuses on practical conversations that help people spot patterns that are causing pain. Sessions look at what happens in day-to-day life - for example trouble saying no, people-pleasing, or being worn down by someone else’s mood or drinking. He offers straightforward tools and ways of thinking that can reduce overwhelm and make choices clearer.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside Narrative and Psychodynamic ideas. That means he uses structured techniques to tackle current problems, explores the stories people tell about themselves, and pays attention to deeper relationship patterns that repeat over time.
Jason has worked in a range of settings across the UK over nearly two decades. He brings that practical experience into sessions by focusing on small, doable changes and clearer communication. He will help you map what you want to change and test steps that fit your life.
People who worry about boundaries, feel stuck in caregiving roles, or struggle with intimacy and control issues can expect direct conversation and concrete steps. If you want to learn ways to set clearer limits, respond differently to moods or substance use around you, or rebuild self-worth, he can help you plan next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Jason uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in practical ways. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for addiction, motivation and coping with life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and what feels useful, and then try methods that match your aims. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps you make clearer choices and small, manageable changes.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use audio-only or video depending on what suits them and their bandwidth, though specific formats should be checked with the service before scheduling.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jason work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, along with trauma and LGBT-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines practical tools and reflective conversation, using structured techniques alongside exploration of personal stories and relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.