Shona Moncrieff, BACP

Shona Moncrieff is a pluralistically trained psychotherapist who draws on a range of theories and techniques to tailor support to each person she works with. Based in the United Kingdom, she brings three years of professional experience to her practice and commonly supports people living with trauma and adverse childhood experiences through a trauma-informed way of working. She also works with concerns such as motivation, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence, helping clients to build practical strategies and notice their existing strengths.

Shona approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and story, and that many of the inner resources needed for change are already present and can be reactivated in the therapeutic process. She aims to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can come as they are and explore what matters to them. Shona holds membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and uses that professional framework to guide her practice and ongoing development.

Seeking therapy is a step that takes courage, and Shona offers collaborative support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Shona draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to inform her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without struggling with them, and it helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward a meaningful life - useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections, helping clients understand and change patterns in relationships, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so people feel heard and understood while rebuilding confidence and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shona works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time to support what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they can help maintain momentum between sessions while accommodating changing life demands.