Garon Sheppard

Garon Sheppard is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem and major life changes. He brings nine years of counselling experience and long-term work in the addictions, homelessness and housing sectors to his practice.

Garon describes a straightforward, non-judgemental approach. Sessions focus on listening, understanding what matters to each person, and finding practical ways forward. He uses client-centred listening alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques when helpful.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, and mindfulness practices to build calm and presence. When addiction or homelessness are involved, he pairs practical recovery-focused ideas with emotional support. The aim is to make change manageable, step by step.

Garon offers a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of him. He emphasises collaboration - working with clients to set goals and try ways to meet them. He also includes complementary options such as Reiki and nature-based walk-and-talk sessions where appropriate.

Garon is registered NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English. His background combines direct counselling experience with many years supporting people in community and housing roles, which informs how he helps people move through grief, crisis and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work, with the counsellor offering listening and support so clients can find their own answers; it is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping strategies. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, often used when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to try methods that match your needs and goals, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. You and the counsellor review what helps and adjust the focus accordingly.

The biography lists online counselling among Garon's offerings but does not specify every online format. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuing work during major life changes or when accessing local walk-and-talk or in-person options is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals tailor online sessions to the person's goals and circumstances.