Shiao-Wei Lin, BACP
Shiao-Wei Lin is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, stress and anxiety.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Shiao-Wei
Shiao-Wei Lin is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, stress and anxiety. She speaks English and Mandarin, and brings ten years of counselling experience to sessions. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through feelings and find practical ways forward.
Shiao-Wei works from a human-centred perspective that respects each person's background and values. She listens first, then uses approaches that fit the person rather than forcing a single method.
Background and approach
That can include straightforward strategies to change unhelpful thinking and short-term, goal-focused techniques to get quick relief. Sessions are used to notice recurring thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Together a client and Shiao-Wei identify small, manageable steps to reduce distress and build everyday coping.
She also helps people address relationship difficulties, grief, sleeping problems, anger and issues linked to abuse or past loss. Her training is recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Over ten years she has worked with a wide range of concerns including addictions, family of origin issues, body image and life transitions.
She accepts international clients and offers several online formats. People who choose Shiao-Wei often want a caring listener plus practical tools. Early sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on realistic steps that can be taken between meetings.
Ongoing work draws on different approaches as needs change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 276085 | May 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 Shiao-Wei works with
Everything Shiao-Wei lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shiao-Wei lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shiao-Wei will discuss different methods and decide collaboratively what suits the client's goals and preferences. That way the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Online therapy offers flexibility for modern life. Video calls let people have a near face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quicker reflection between sessions, or a way to fit therapy around work and family commitments. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep focused on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does she help with?
She works with many concerns including depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, anger and addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is human-centred and collaborative. She listens deeply and uses practical approaches like CBT and solution-focused techniques when they fit the client's needs.
What background and experience does she have?
Shiao-Wei has ten years of counselling experience and has supported people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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