Shane Carter, BACP
Shane Carter is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Shane
Shane Carter is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak freely and use words, images, drawing or music to express themselves. He aims to work with each person’s strengths and preferred way of communicating.
Shane keeps the work honest and direct. He will offer gentle challenge when it may help you see things from a different angle.
Background and approach
That can be useful for changing patterns that no longer serve you. Work focuses on what is happening now, while also looking back when it helps. Shane explores how past experiences, learned behaviours or trauma might influence present feelings and reactions.
He guides clients through those memories at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions can include practical tools and simple worksheets that you can use between meetings. Shane checks in by message and responds promptly when he can, so the work continues outside the session.
He uses a person-centred approach that values honesty, genuineness and openness in the therapeutic relationship. That approach supports people dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, life changes, ADHD-related challenges and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns. Shane offers goal setting and collaborative planning so clients leave with steps they can act on.
He aims to help people move toward clearer thinking, steadier moods and better coping in day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395775 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Shane works with
Everything Shane lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shane lists
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Online support
Shane’s style also includes practical support such as worksheets and goal-setting. He will at times offer gentle challenge to help clients recognise different viewpoints and consider new options for coping with stress, trauma or life change.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The counsellor will work with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made and new concerns emerge.
Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit counselling around work, study and other responsibilities, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical steps.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues, plus related problems like grief, anger and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on genuineness and honest dialogue, offering gentle challenge when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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