Shona Moncrieff, BACP

Shona Moncrieff helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem. She supports those dealing with relationship struggles, grief, addiction and challenges such as ADHD and burnout. Her approach also covers parenting strains, sleep and eating difficulties, career worries and intimacy-related concerns.

Shona works from the belief that clients already hold the inner strengths needed for change. She uses a pluralistic mix of methods to suit the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs and how they prefer to work.

Her practice draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. She also uses client-centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques when these fit the client’s goals. Shona has three years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, which she notes on her profile.

Much of her experience has been with people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, using a trauma-aware stance in sessions. She also sees people who are feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated or without confidence, and helps them build practical routines and coping strategies.

Shona invites people to bring their story and start where they are. The first step often feels hard, and she aims to make the process manageable, respectful and focused on realistic change.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter to them. It’s often useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which helps with low mood, sleep, eating and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect current connections and emotional safety.

Working out which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and try techniques that fit their needs. If something doesn’t feel helpful, they will adjust the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Some clients find talking without video suits them better, while others prefer a full conversation; these practical choices help therapy fit into everyday routines rather than interrupt them.