Counsellor profile
Sian Owen, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, mood and relationship concerns
Continue with SianAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (378619)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Welsh
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Sian supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT approaches
- CBT techniques
- Speaks English Welsh
About Sian
BACP. 5 years of professional experience. Sian Owen is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with low self-esteem, anger, motivation and relationship and family concerns. Sessions are delivered in English and Welsh, and she accepts international clients.
Sian uses a mix of practical approaches in her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy for emotion regulation and grounding skills.
In a typical session she focuses on what the person wants to change and on do-able steps between meetings. Conversations look at thoughts, behaviours and values, and at simple skills to reduce distress. Therapy can include work on sleep, eating concerns, grief, trauma and coping with life changes.
Sian has particular experience supporting people with compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy-related issues and ADHD-related concerns. She also addresses longer-term difficulties such as chronic pain, co-morbidity and problems that follow divorce or separation.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She invites people to set goals and to review progress regularly. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before and will help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and family commitments, and can reduce travel time. Some formats can be quicker check-ins, while others allow more in-depth conversation or the use of worksheets and exercises between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals offering online sessions generally adapt materials and pacing to suit each person’s needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Welsh
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
Sian works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and anger, among many other concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions and relationship and family issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live abroad or do not speak English?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Welsh.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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