Shona Moncrieff, BACP
Trauma-informed therapist supporting empowerment
- Trauma-informed care
- BACP registered
- Uses ACT and CBT
About Shona Moncrieff
Shona Moncrieff is a pluralistically trained therapist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. Her pluralistic approach means she draws on a variety of theories and techniques to shape therapy around each person's priorities and circumstances rather than relying on a single method. Much of her clinical work has supported people living with trauma and adverse childhood experiences, delivered through a trauma-informed lens that emphasises paced, respectful exploration of past harm. She also works with motivation, overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem and lack of confidence, focusing on practical skills and strengthening the resources clients already have.
Shona works from the view that people are the experts on their own lives and often already possess inner strengths that can be reconnected with in therapy. She aims to offer a welcoming therapeutic space where individuals can explore change at a pace that feels manageable. Shona holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet diverse needs.
Shona works from the view that people are the experts on their own lives and often already possess inner strengths that can be reconnected with in therapy. She aims to offer a welcoming therapeutic space where individuals can explore change at a pace that feels manageable. Shona holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet diverse needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shona Moncrieff have?
Shona Moncrieff has three years of professional experience.
Is Shona Moncrieff a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Shona Moncrieff provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Shona Moncrieff located?
Shona Moncrieff is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Shona Moncrieff as my therapist?
You can work with Shona Moncrieff through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shona Moncrieff work with international clients?
Shona Moncrieff does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shona Moncrieff 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 for effective online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that are guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes by building psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships - it supports people working with attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns and the effects of early loss or separation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice practical strategies for change, often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Registered professionals and therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for fitting sessions around work, family or other commitments and can make regular care more accessible. These formats allow the same therapeutic approaches to be delivered reliably while giving clients choices about how and when they connect with their therapist.