- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Confidence and identity
About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on men's wellbeing and common struggles such as stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing depression, addiction and trauma, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. He holds BACP accreditation and brings 18 years of experience to his work.
Jason keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. He listens first, then helps people name patterns that cause pain. He uses clear, practical approaches so conversations lead to manageable steps. Many people looking for help with confidence, motivation or coping with life changes find this style useful.
He draws on a mix of therapies to suit each person. Cognitive behavioural ideas help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Narrative approaches look at the stories people tell about themselves. Psychodynamic ideas can be used to notice repeating patterns that come from past relationships.
Work with Jason is collaborative and paced to the person. He aims to create a calm space where clients can try things out and reflect on what changes feel right. He is straightforward about goals and keeps plans simple and achievable.
Jason welcomed the decision to seek help as an important first step. He treats each person with sensitivity and without judgement, and he supports those exploring identity, fatherhood questions, family of origin issues and recovery from abuse or addiction.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy in his practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety or mood problems. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories someone tells about their life and finding different ways to tell those stories that feel more hopeful.He treats the choice of approach as a conversation. Together with the client he will consider goals, preferences and what has helped before. This collaborative process means the method can be adjusted over time if something does not feel like the right fit.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a work break and be an option when meeting in person is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, use online sessions to extend access while still working towards practical goals.
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jason commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. He also helps with LGBT matters, trauma and many relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his general style in sessions?
The approach is practical and collaborative. He listens first, then works with clients to set simple goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, motivation and self-esteem.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options directly before booking, as his biography does not specify formats on file.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.