Shaun Gordon , BACP

Shaun Gordon is a person-centred counsellor based in Colchester, United Kingdom, who works with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages. He aims to make reaching out for help as straightforward and low-stress as possible, meeting people with warmth and acceptance while supporting them toward the goals they set for therapy.

He works in partnership with clients, regularly asking for feedback to tailor the work and ensure sessions remain relevant to each person’s needs. Shaun has experience in both voluntary and private sectors and supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, obsessive compulsive disorders, bereavement, life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, self-harm, and suicidal feelings.

Shaun has worked as a Mental Health Worker for West Sussex Mind in the crisis prevention service and currently works with Mid and North East Essex Mind. Since 2014 he has facilitated Brighton’s OCD, BDD & Hoarding Disorder Support Group. From 2015 he has collaborated with SWLSTG NHS Mental Health Trust and the Adult National and Specialist Service for treatment-resistant OCD and BDD, contributing to the design and facilitation of recovery groups for hospital in-patients.

He holds an FdSc in person-centred counselling from Brighton University and is currently studying for a BSc in the same subject. Shaun is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Person-Centred and Practical Online Therapy Options

Shaun Gordon uses a person-centred approach that focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s own perspective and goals guide the work. This approach helps people explore feelings, increase self-understanding, and find their own ways forward in matters like relationships, grief, and life changes.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy, which introduces simple awareness practices to help reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques can support coping with stress, low mood, and rumination by helping people stay grounded in the present moment.

Shaun draws on solution-focused therapy to identify practical steps and short-term strategies that move a person toward clear, achievable goals. This approach is useful for tackling specific challenges such as stress, interpersonal problems, or career-related concerns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Shaun works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods as the work progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Shaun is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and provide consistent access to support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the United Kingdom.