Shaun Gordon , BACP

Shaun Gordon is a person-centred counsellor based in Colchester, United Kingdom, who works with adults of all ages and backgrounds. He aims to make reaching out for help as straightforward and stress free as possible, meeting people with warmth and acceptance in a supportive, safe environment.

Working in partnership with clients, Shaun focuses on the goals and directions they bring to therapy and regularly seeks feedback to tailor the work. His practice emphasises collaboration and adjustment so the counselling remains relevant to each person’s needs and expectations.

Shaun has experience across voluntary and private sectors and supports people with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, obsessive compulsive disorders, bereavement, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal problems, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. He has also worked in crisis prevention roles and with group formats for people living with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder and hoarding concerns.

His professional background includes work with West Sussex Mind and Mid and North East Essex Mind, and since 2014 he has facilitated Brighton’s OCD, BDD & Hoarding Disorder Support Group. From 2015 he has collaborated with the SWLSTG NHS Mental Health Trust, helping design and facilitate recovery groups for hospital in-patients. Shaun holds an FdSc in person-centred counselling from Brighton University and is currently studying for a BSc in the same subject. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shaun commonly uses client-centred therapy, which places the person’s own perspective at the heart of the work. This approach focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore feelings, make sense of experiences and work toward personal goals, often helping with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life changes.

He also draws on mindfulness therapy to help people develop present-moment awareness and practical ways to manage stress and anxiety. Mindfulness techniques can support emotional regulation and reduce the intensity of overwhelming thoughts.

Solution-focused therapy is another tool Shaun uses when clients want short-term, goal-oriented support. This approach emphasises strengths, small steps and practical strategies to move toward clearer outcomes in areas such as career decisions, coping with transitions or improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shaun works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact with a licensed professional and continue steady progress without the need for travel.