About Jason
Jason Shepherd is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He also supports clients facing trauma and abuse, addictions, issues around intimacy and self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters. Jason uses a respectful and compassionate approach that aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things.
Jason holds BACP registration, and brings 18 years of professional experience to his work. He aims to create a calm space where people can say what they need to say, at a pace that suits them.
Background and approach
He often helps clients work through feelings of emptiness, anger and the effects of family problems. In sessions he uses straightforward methods to look at thoughts, patterns and life stories. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking, examining repeated life themes, or focusing on small, practical steps to move forward.
He also draws on motivational techniques to help people find reasons to change. People come to Jason with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar mood difficulties, problems after divorce and separation, adoption and foster care topics, and issues linked to body image or kink culture. He pays attention to each person’s background and personal values when planning work together.
Jason encourages anyone who is considering therapy to take the next step. He recognises that reaching out can feel hard and tries to make the process straightforward and humane.
What Jason works with
Everything Jason lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jason is listed here; the rest shows what else Jason works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jason lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jason’s approaches adapt to online counselling
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes to see if things improve. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe difficult experiences so they feel less defining.Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be worked out together. The therapist discusses your goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, then suggests which methods to try. Decisions about pace and focus are made collaboratively throughout the work.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. When planning, confirm which session formats are offered for this therapist before booking, as formats are set by individual practice arrangements. The overall aim is to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on useful steps and clearer thinking.
Questions people ask about Jason
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He also works with trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem issues and LGBT-related matters.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions practical and down to earth, using respectful, compassionate conversation. The focus is often on identifying patterns, changing unhelpful thoughts and taking manageable steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment described?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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