Shona Moncrieff, BACP
UK therapist supporting trauma recovery and resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths-based approach
- Collaborative support
About Shona Moncrieff
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 theories and techniques to shape therapy around each person's needs, adapting methods to fit different personalities, histories, and goals.
Much of her work has focused on supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, using a trauma-informed stance that pays attention to the ways early harm can influence present difficulties. She also works with challenges such as motivation struggles, feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence, helping clients build practical skills alongside emotional insight.
Shona holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognized professional body in the UK. Her approach emphasises collaboration - she treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them reconnect with strengths they already possess. The therapeutic space she creates is warm and nonjudgmental, inviting people to explore change at their own pace and to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Much of her work has focused on supporting people affected by trauma and adverse childhood experiences, using a trauma-informed stance that pays attention to the ways early harm can influence present difficulties. She also works with challenges such as motivation struggles, feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence, helping clients build practical skills alongside emotional insight.
Shona holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognized professional body in the UK. Her approach emphasises collaboration - she treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them reconnect with strengths they already possess. The therapeutic space she creates is warm and nonjudgmental, inviting people to explore change at their own pace and to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
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 licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Shona Moncrieff provide therapy?
Shona provides therapy in English.
Where is Shona Moncrieff located?
She is located 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 canceled 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 a 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 Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical actions that align with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, overwhelm, low motivation, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current connections and emotional responses. This approach supports work on family, relationship, intimacy, and attachment-related concerns by exploring relational patterns and building healthier ways of relating.
Shona works collaboratively with clients to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and she helps clients experiment and adjust methods so therapy feels useful and relevant.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can continue via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and daily life, and they allow ongoing access to therapeutic support from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area.