Shona Moncrieff, BACP

Shona Moncrieff is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people living with health challenges alongside stress, anxiety and trauma. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, motivation problems, grief, addictions and relationship concerns. Shona brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and encourages people to use their own strengths to move forward.

Shona has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted as her credential. Much of her work has focused on supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences. She uses a trauma-aware stance when helping clients face painful memories and current struggles.

Her way of working draws on a mix of approaches. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred methods guide how she listens and builds trust in the room.

Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person. Conversations often include setting small goals, building coping skills, and checking what works between meetings. The emphasis is on collaboration - the client’s experience and preferences shape the plan for therapy.

Shona welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and invites them to bring their whole story. She asks for courage at the start and offers steady support while people find new ways to cope and grow.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take small actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It can help with anxiety, sleeping problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds affect current patterns; it can help with intimacy issues, attachment worries and trust concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and based on what the person wants to focus on.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as joining from a quieter space, avoiding travel time, or fitting a shorter check-in during a work break. It also allows people to continue work when moving between locations, while the therapist and client decide practical arrangements that suit their routines.