- Trauma informed
- Sleep and rest
- Values focused
About Shona
Shona Moncrieff is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep difficulties and low self-esteem. She draws on three years of professional experience and works from the view that clients already carry strengths to help them through hard times. Shona aims to create a warm and accepting space where people can speak openly about what is worrying them.
She commonly helps people who have lived with trauma and adverse childhood experiences. In sessions she uses methods that focus on understanding attachment patterns and on practical skills to manage distress. She also supports people facing overwhelm, motivation struggles, confidence gaps and changes in relationships or work.
Shona uses a pluralistic approach, which means she draws on more than one therapy model and tailors what happens to each person's needs. That could mean talking through thoughts and behaviours, practising new ways of coping, or focusing on values and what matters most in life. The work is collaborative and paced to what the client finds helpful.
Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Shona welcomes people from across the LGBT community and offers support with grief, addiction, parenting challenges and sleeping problems.
People who choose to meet her can expect clear, straightforward sessions that balance listening with practical tools. If someone wants to explore changes in mood, relationships or daily routines, Shona aims to help them find small steps forward and build on existing strengths.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with values that matter to them. It tends to suit people wanting to reduce avoidance and live more in line with their goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about concerns, goals and preferences and then decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted over time if something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people pick quieter times of day or arrange sessions around work or caregiving commitments. Ask about the formats available and the practicalities when arranging the first appointment so sessions match daily routines and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Shona commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem and relationship concerns, among other worries listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a pluralistic, person-centred style that mixes listening with practical exercises. Work is tailored to each person and paced to their needs.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience, with much of her work focused on supporting people living with trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Her biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary 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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.