Jason Shepherd, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for relationships and trauma
- CBT and narrative therapy
- LGBT and trauma support
- Stress and addiction help
About Jason Shepherd
Jason Shepherd is a UK-based therapist with 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He works with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. His practice also covers relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, body image, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, and questions around fatherhood and family of origin.
He brings an inclusive approach to working with LGBT clients and addresses topics that can arise in alternative sex culture such as BDSM and kink. Jason combines practical tools with reflective work to help people build motivation and clearer direction, drawing on therapies that target thoughts, personal narratives, and behaviour change. He is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Jason treats people with sensitivity and respect and aims to create a compassionate environment where difficult experiences can be explored. He recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and offers steady, experienced support for those seeking to understand themselves better and make meaningful change.
He brings an inclusive approach to working with LGBT clients and addresses topics that can arise in alternative sex culture such as BDSM and kink. Jason combines practical tools with reflective work to help people build motivation and clearer direction, drawing on therapies that target thoughts, personal narratives, and behaviour change. He is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Jason treats people with sensitivity and respect and aims to create a compassionate environment where difficult experiences can be explored. He recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and offers steady, experienced support for those seeking to understand themselves better and make meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jason Shepherd have?
Jason Shepherd has 18 years of professional experience.
Is Jason Shepherd a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP accreditation. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Jason Shepherd provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Jason Shepherd located?
Jason Shepherd is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jason Shepherd as my therapist?
You can work with Jason Shepherd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jason Shepherd work with international clients?
No. Jason Shepherd does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jason Shepherd cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Jason Shepherd draws on several established approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours - it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps increase personal motivation for change, often used with addiction, ambivalence, and readiness for behavioural shifts. Narrative Therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives, helping to separate problems from identity and reframe experiences to open up new possibilities.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jason works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the challenges they face, and he adjusts methods to suit what will be most helpful in practice. Registered professionals and therapists may combine techniques to match the individual rather than applying a fixed model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - allowing people to access support from home or while balancing work and family commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life.