Shona Moncrieff, BACP

Shona Moncrieff is a pluralistically trained therapist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She draws on a variety of therapeutic theories and techniques to tailor support to each person's needs, combining practical tools with a trauma-informed outlook. She has focused much of her work on supporting people who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, helping them make sense of past events and build more adaptive ways of coping.

In addition to trauma work, Shona has supported people facing motivation difficulties, feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence. Her practice emphasises the client as the expert in their own life, and she works to help people rediscover strengths and resources they already possess. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where people are invited to come as they are and to explore change at a pace that feels right for them.

Shona holds BACP credentials, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and approaches therapy with empathy, respect, and practical collaboration. She recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage and she aims to support that step with understanding and skilled guidance.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Shona integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her practice to address a range of difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, clarify personal values, and take committed actions that align with what matters to them - it can be useful for anxiety, overwhelm, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, and it is often helpful for relationship issues, trauma-related difficulties, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shona works collaboratively with people to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining elements from different models to support practical progress and emotional healing.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without travel, and they allow sessions to fit into busy lives while still maintaining a therapeutic connection and focus on meaningful change.