Shane Carter

Shane Carter is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also helps with self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, intimacy-related issues and the challenges of ADHD. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak freely and express themselves in ways that feel natural to them.

He offers a relaxed, open style and encourages people to use words, images, drawing or music when that helps them explain what they are feeling. Shane works from the person’s strengths, so visual or creative ways of expressing experience are welcomed and used in sessions when helpful. He is willing to gently challenge unhelpful views and highlight different perspectives to promote change.

Honesty and genuineness are central to his approach. Shane explains his thoughts during sessions when it seems appropriate, and builds a working relationship where direct feedback can be useful and acceptable to the person. He focuses mainly on current feelings and situations, while also looking back when past events or patterns seem to influence the present.

Shane is active between sessions, using messaging to check in and sending worksheets that may be helpful. He supports people to set practical goals and works responsively to help them move toward those aims. He holds a BACP accreditation and brings four years of professional experience to his practice.

People who want a straightforward, creative and collaborative counsellor often find this way of working useful. The first step is to consider how you prefer to express yourself and what you hope to change, and then discuss a plan together.

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