Shaun Leworthy, BACP

Shaun Leworthy helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on trauma and abuse, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and issues common in young adulthood. Shaun introduces himself plainly and invites people to take small steps toward change.

Shaun works from the belief that each person knows their own story. He looks for the strengths someone already has and uses those as a basis for change. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with space to talk through difficult memories and current problems.

He draws on a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness Therapy. These are used to help manage symptoms, make sense of past experiences and build day-to-day coping skills.

Shaun has 12 years of professional experience and holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That membership is part of his professional background.

In sessions Shaun offers a collaborative style. He helps clients set clear goals and reviews progress together. The emphasis is on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life and on building confidence to handle future challenges.

How therapy approaches work online

Shaun uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and practical steps to test new ways of dealing with anxiety, low mood or relationship stress.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma memories are a key issue. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the strong reactions they trigger, usually through guided processing with the therapist present.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those aims. Plans are reviewed regularly so the approach can change if something isn’t working.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The main practical benefits of remote sessions are fitting therapy around work or family commitments, saving travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also make some tasks simpler, such as shorter check-ins on busy days or using audio-only when video would be difficult.