- Practical goal focus
- 18 years experience
- BACP registered
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and issues around relationships and intimacy. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem and challenges related to LGBT identity. Jason holds BACP registration, and he draws on 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
He works in a straightforward and respectful way. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit everyday life. Jason aims to create a calm space where people can talk about hard things and try small changes that make a difference.
Jason blends several approaches to match what each person needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from problems and rewrite difficult personal stories.
Motivational interviewing is part of his toolbox when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that come from early relationships. Solution-focused techniques are used for short-term practical planning.
Sessions tend to be practical and paced to the person. Jason listens closely and suggests homework or simple experiments between meetings. He encourages honest conversation about hopes and worries so plans stay realistic and useful.
How Jason’s approaches translate to online work
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is practical and suits repetitive worries and stress management.He also uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult problems and to rewrite personal stories in less harmful ways. This can be useful for trauma-related concerns, identity questions, and patterns that feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jason will talk through goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. He treats that choice as collaborative and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily routine. Online meetings can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep therapy going during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these benefits while tailoring pace and tasks to what each person needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jason support?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction issues, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns and identity matters linked to LGBT experience.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, aiming for clear goals and small, manageable steps. He mixes talking therapy with tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK arrange sessions?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions to suit your timetable based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.