Counsellor profile
Shiao-Wei Lin, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Experienced counsellor for adult mental health
Continue with Shiao-WeiAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (276085)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Shiao-Wei supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- CBT and client-centred
About Shiao-Wei
BACP. 10 years' experience. Shiao-Wei Lin works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief and sleep problems. She also helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching in personal goals.
Shiao-Wei Lin uses a humanistic, client-focused way of working. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems to suit each person's needs. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.
In a session she focuses on listening and helping people notice patterns in their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. She works with clients to set practical goals and to try different ways of responding to problems. This may include thinking-focused work from CBT, brief solution steps, or exploring parts of oneself using Internal Family Systems ideas.
Her experience includes supporting people through family-related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family concerns, family of origin problems and divorce or separation. She also addresses body image, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters.
Clients can expect a direct, conversational style that aims to make sense of difficulties and remove obstacles to change. The emphasis is on clear steps people can try between sessions and on building skills that help in everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Shiao-Wei Lin commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can better understand their feelings and choices; it can help with self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what seems most helpful, then try approaches that fit the person's needs. This is collaborative and may change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a registered professional across locations, which can be useful for those who travel or live abroad.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions and grief among other concerns.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her approach is humanistic and client-centred, and she also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working as a counsellor.
Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can people outside the UK arrange sessions?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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