Shaun Leworthy
Practical support for anxiety, trauma and relationships
About Shaun
Shaun Leworthy is a counsellor with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma. He also works with those facing LGBT-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles and young adult concerns. Shaun presents a calm, direct approach and helps people take small, practical steps forward.
He believes each person knows their story best and brings that perspective into sessions. Shaun aims to help people notice their strengths and use them to change what is causing distress.
Background and approach
He encourages honest conversation and gradual progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools. Shaun draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused approaches to help manage difficult memories and upsetting thoughts.
Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused ideas are used to build coping skills and everyday routines. People who have experienced domestic violence or post-traumatic stress find his work steady and goal-oriented. Shaun also supports those navigating LGBT-related pressures and young adult transitions with attention to identity and relationships.
He offers a balanced mix of emotional support and skill-building. Shaun holds BACP accreditation, which reflects professional standards in counselling practice in the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and discusses a plan that fits each person's needs and pace.
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How Shaun works
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Sessions & fees
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. It offers practical exercises to change thinking patterns and build routines that reduce anxiety and low mood.EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, works with upsetting memories by combining focused recall with guided eye movements or similar techniques. It is often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shaun will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that suit your needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can fit a busy schedule and use less bandwidth, while live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
