Shane is a very warm and friendly person, who is invaluable in helping me attempt to unravel and make sense of a host of traumatic events and emotional relationships with family over several years, resulting in feelings of being overwhelmed and frozen. Shane has listened and guided in a gentle way which has allowed me to talk about feelings that have impacted me, my whole life.
Shane Carter, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shane is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Shane. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Shane is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
From the very first session with Shane, I felt very heard, seen, and that my concerns are taken seriously. I feel very comfortable speaking to Shane and I appreciate and respect how he manages to bring his experience in a very accessible manner to me and what works for how my brain processes things. I am truly very grateful.
More about Shane
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
Okay, I am Shane, a counsellor who lives and works in Wiltshire, UK.
I provide a safe space for you and with a calm, natural, relaxed, way about me it solidifies that. In that space you will have no fear of judgement, can talk openly, swear, be able to express yourself in words, metaphors, images, drawing or music. Whatever feels best for you, I think it is important to work with your strengths, for example if you are a visual person imagery and metaphor may be a great way to express yourself and to incorporate in our work together.
I do like to challenge you when it is appropriate, so for example you may see a certain event from your past or behaviour you have in one way and one way only because you are you, I can help you shine a light on a different viewpoint, uncover it and make it open to you. I believe challenge is how we grow and get where we want.
Honesty, congruence, genuineness, however you want to call it I believe is vital to counselling work and therefore will be completely genuine with you. So if something comes into my head as we are discussing I will bring that into the room, of course only if it's appropriate and I felt that you would be okay with it. I understand that what I have just said could be scary, but it is something that builds up between us alongside the working relationship.
Working with your present situation and feelings are obviously what we will do, but at times when appropriate, looking into your past can be really helpful. For me it is how your past affects your present life, whether that is learnt behaviours, triggers, past experiences or trauma, understanding where the origin of your feeling or issue may have come from. This can be hard to look back and visit places or times that hurt, confuse or frustrate, that is why I am here to help you visit them safely.
I am very active and responsive, so I will check in with you via the messaging service, respond as soon as I can to your messages, send worksheets which I feel may be of use or interest to you, am happy helping you set goals and want to help you as much as I can. That is why I am here, helping and supporting you to reach where you want to go.
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Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 395775 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Shane Carter
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Shane is a very warm and friendly person, who is invaluable in helping me attempt to unravel and make sense of a host of traumatic events and emotional relationships with family over several years, resulting in feelings of being overwhelmed and frozen. Shane has listened and guided in a gentle way which has allowed me to talk about feelings that have impacted me, my whole life.
From the very first session with Shane, I felt very heard, seen, and that my concerns are taken seriously. I feel very comfortable speaking to Shane and I appreciate and respect how he manages to bring his experience in a very accessible manner to me and what works for how my brain processes things. I am truly very grateful.
Shane has been a great help and a really wonderful therapist. Extremely kind and considerate, and very much has made me feel comfortable talking about and navigating issues I've had. Would highly recommend him.
Shane really helped me when I was in a very dark place. His counsel was invaluable at a difficult time for me.
Very good listening skills. Easy to talk to
It is not an exaggeration to say that Shane has changed my life - excellent therapist who takes the time to listen, takes time out of his day to check in and is also a thoroughly nice person
I have had therapy sessions with Shane for a few months now and I can say that he has really given me a space to explore unresolved feelings that I have carried with me for a long time. I feel like he offers a judgement free space where you can speak your mind and it has amazed me how much lighter I feel in my daily life after a relatively short time. He is responsive to messages and checks in with you frequently so it really does feel like you have someone on your side when you have those bad days!
I've been working with Shane to go through a few problems I've been having and not only has he helped me through it but made me feel much more confident about myself and not once pushed me to do or talk about anything I wasn't comfortable with. Great therapist that I look forward to speaking to every week
Shane offers an extremely welcoming and judgement free space to share your thoughts and feelings. He regularly checks up on you and takes note of the issues you're having which means his messages are always relevant to your personal predicament. He goes out of his way to find resources to help you and are relevant to you. It really feels like having a friend who genuinely cares and listens.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shane Carter offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shane Carter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Shane Carter speak?
Shane Carter speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shane Carter have?
Shane Carter has 3 years of experience.
Where is Shane Carter licensed to practice?
Shane Carter is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Shane Carter accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Shane Carter does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Shane Carter offer?
Shane Carter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.
How can I communicate with Shane Carter?
Shane Carter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Shane Carter?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.