Shaun Gordon , BACP

Shaun Gordon trained in person-centred counselling and is based in the United Kingdom. He presents as a warm, calm presence who aims to make reaching out less stressful. Shaun works with adults from different backgrounds and focuses on helping people find their own direction in therapy.

He draws on three years of practical experience across voluntary and independent sectors. That work has included crisis prevention roles and group facilitation for obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions. Shaun has also contributed to recovery groups linked to NHS mental health services and has spoken about mental health for media and public health projects.

Shaun uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client’s priorities central to each session. He asks for regular feedback so the work can be adjusted to fit what is needed. The aim is to work in partnership, with goals set by the person in therapy.

Common issues he helps with include anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship or interpersonal problems. He also has experience with trauma and abuse, compulsive behaviours, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and with concerns such as caregiver stress and life transitions.

Shaun holds an FdSc in person-centred counselling from Brighton University and is studying a BSc in the same subject. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He encourages a plainspoken, respectful style in sessions and tailors the work to each person’s needs.

How Shaun’s approaches translate to online work

Shaun draws on person-centred practice to keep your priorities central. This means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters to you and lets your goals guide the pace and focus of sessions. It can help when you want to explore feelings, values or relationship patterns in a straightforward way.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and physical feelings without judgement. These practices support anxiety, stress and mood concerns by teaching simple ways to manage difficult moments. Solution-focused work is used to identify practical steps and short-term goals, which can help when someone wants clearer direction or quicker problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shaun will discuss what feels helpful and adjust methods to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift over time as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and grounding techniques so they work well in an online setting.