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Jason Shepherd

Jason Shepherd

BACP

United Kingdom

Compassionate counsellor focused on motivation

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At a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 382619
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical steps
    • Respectful approach

    About Jason

    Jason Shepherd is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has 18 years of experience and holds BACP registration, and he helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports people with LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and coping with major life changes.

    Jason works in a direct and respectful way. He focuses on building motivation and on practical steps people can take between sessions. Conversations aim to be clear and calm, with room to talk about past hurts and current choices without judgement.

    He draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons to change. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new patterns of thinking and behaviour. Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to open up different possibilities.

    Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Jason pays attention to family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and relationship patterns such as codependency or communication problems. He also works with people facing issues around body image, BDSM and kink topics, and problems linked to substance use.

    Jason encourages a practical focus so people can test ideas between meetings. He aims to create a calm space where honest conversation is central and where goals are shaped together over time.

  2. How his approaches translate to online work

    Jason often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. This approach involves careful listening, reflective questions and helping someone weigh pros and cons so they can choose the next steps that feel right for them.

    He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behaviour. CBT offers practical exercises and short experiments to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and habits people want to change.

    Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then agree a plan that may mix methods. That plan can change over time as new priorities emerge and progress is reviewed together.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and let people use quieter surroundings. It also allows sessions to focus on short check-ins or longer work depending on what fits a person’s day and energy levels.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    United Kingdom

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Jason work with?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy issues, along with trauma and LGBT-related matters.

    What is his therapeutic style?

    He aims for clear, calm conversations that combine practical steps with space to reflect on past experiences and current choices.

    How much experience does he have?

    Jason has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

    What credential does he hold and where is he based?

    He is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can I work with him from outside the UK?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with Jason?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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