Shona Moncrieff, BACP
Gentle, story-led therapy for life’s challenges
Details
| Name | Shona Moncrieff |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Shona
Shona Moncrieff is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and related issues. She supports those facing low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction and changes in life such as career shifts or parenting challenges. Shona works from a person-focused stance that treats each story as unique and changeable.
Shona has three years of professional experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
Much of her work has focused on people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences. She uses a trauma-informed outlook so clients feel understood and paced according to their needs. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
She listens to the life events and meanings people bring, then helps unpick patterns that no longer serve them. Conversations often look at thoughts, behaviours and relationships and how these shape daily life.
Therapy sessions may draw on Narrative ideas to reframe personal stories, on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to notice values and take small steps, and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to try practical changes. Attachment-based and client-centred approaches inform how she notices relational patterns and prioritises the client's perspective.
Sessions are provided in English and offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The work suits people who want a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk, reflect and try new ways of coping.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Shona works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Shona among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shona directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shona directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Shona often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their lives, noticing which plots are useful and which feel restrictive. This approach can help with identity, self-esteem and relationship questions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also a common part of her work; it focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values and committing to small, meaningful actions that fit those values.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort and pace. Together they decide whether to emphasise narrative exploration, value-driven ACT work, cognitive techniques or attachment-focused conversations depending on what the person wants to change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins during a busy day, and messaging can suit ongoing reflections without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can Shona help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus areas such as addiction, grief, parenting and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred. She listens to your story and helps identify patterns to change in small practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients, with a strong focus on trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees work and how do I begin?
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