Shona Moncrieff , BACP

Shona Moncrieff is a pluralistically trained therapist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who draws on a variety of theories and techniques to meet each person's unique needs. With three years of professional experience, she has focused much of her work on supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, applying a trauma-informed perspective to help clients make sense of difficult histories.

She also works with issues such as motivation, overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence, adapting interventions to suit individual goals and circumstances. Shona approaches therapy from a strengths-based viewpoint, recognising that people already possess inner resources and capabilities that can be reconnected with and bolstered during the therapeutic process.

Shona holds BACP membership - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which signals her alignment with established professional standards. She aims to create a welcoming therapy space where clients are invited to arrive as they are and to explore change at a pace that feels right. The first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she seeks to support that journey with warmth, practical tools, and collaborative care.

Approaches that inform online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and to identify personal values that guide meaningful steps forward. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connecting with others, helping people understand intimacy, trust, and family dynamics and learn new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy offers an empathic, non-directive space where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions, which can be helpful for building self-esteem and confidence.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Shona Moncrieff works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals and therapists may adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps make consistent support more accessible around busy schedules and life constraints, while allowing people to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable to them.