About Shaun
Shaun Leworthy helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues. He is Shaun and he brings 12 years of professional experience to his counselling work. He acknowledges that people know their own story and looks to build on existing strengths.
Shaun encourages straightforward conversations where clients can talk about what matters most to them. He aims to create a calm space for people to notice patterns, try new ways of thinking, and practise different responses.
How Shaun works
Sessions are practical and focused on workable steps rather than lengthy theory. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-focused work and mindfulness to help reduce anxious thinking and manage difficult memories. When needed he uses EMDR techniques and short-term solution-focused methods to support change and relief more quickly.
Shaun places emphasis on collaboration. He listens first, then helps set clear, realistic goals. The pace is set by the client and adjusted as confidence grows.
Over a dozen years in the field have given him experience with domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and young adult issues. That background informs how he plans sessions and offers practical tools for managing everyday life. Shaun works in English and carries the BACP credential, which is shown as BACP in his details.
Shaun lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Shaun works with
The areas below are the ones Shaun selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Shaun’s approaches work online
Shaun uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes in daily life. CBT sessions focus on clear steps, experiments and ways to reduce anxious or low mood patterns.He also uses eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, known as EMDR, to help people work through distressing or intrusive memories. EMDR sessions involve guided attention and structured phases to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shaun will discuss options, listen to your goals, and agree a plan that suits your needs and preferences. That plan can change as you progress and will be reviewed collaboratively.
Online therapy means sessions can fit around daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is needed, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to attend alongside work, study or caring commitments.
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