Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! I’m MBACP (Accred) qualified therapist in the UK with 4 years of professional experience. My areas of specialisation include managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, improving relationships, enhancing motivation, self-esteem and confidence, as well as addressing isolation, loneliness, CPTSD, trauma-related difficulties, grief, negative thought patterns and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in humanistic, person-centred and existential modalities, which means I believe in your innate capacity for growth and healing while helping you find meaning and purpose in life. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I also draw on various techniques such as mindfulness, psychoeducation and experiential therapy to support your journey. Whether you’re dealing with negative thoughts, bereavement, self-esteem issues, or other life challenges, I’m here to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy is a courageous decision. Together, we will navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling and balanced life. Let’s embark on this journey towards growth and healing together.
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Shahna Thurston is an MBACP (Accred) qualified therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She specialises in a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, CPTSD, grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Her therapeutic practice is informed by humanistic, person-centred and existential approaches, reflecting a belief in each person’s capacity for growth and the importance of finding meaning and purpose. She offers a respectful, sensitive and compassionate therapeutic presence and adapts sessions and treatment plans to the particular needs of the individual.
Shahna also integrates practical techniques such as mindfulness, psychoeducation and experiential therapy to support progress. Whether someone is managing negative thought patterns, bereavement, isolation or other life transitions, she provides a safe and non-judgemental space to explore these challenges.
Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step. Shahna aims to work collaboratively to navigate difficulties and help clients unlock greater balance, motivation and fulfilment in their lives.
Many people wonder whether counselling delivered online can truly help. For commonly experienced issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or managing life transitions, research and practice indicate that online therapy can be equally effective as face-to-face sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether that is via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and other daily responsibilities.
Therapists offering online appointments are licensed professionals, and if a client feels they need a different fit they are able to switch to another therapist. Overall, online therapy offers a practical and effective option for many people seeking support with everyday mental health concerns.
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