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Garon Sheppard, NCPS

Practical, empathetic therapy for life transitions
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Addiction and recovery
  • Mindfulness and coaching

About Garon Sheppard

Garon Sheppard is a United Kingdom based therapist with nine years of counselling experience and an extensive background supporting people affected by addiction, homelessness and housing challenges. Combining professional practice with personal lived experience of addiction, homelessness and grief, he offers empathy informed by firsthand understanding alongside practical therapeutic skills. Holding NCPS, a recognised professional counselling credential, he draws on client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-informed work to meet each person where they are.

Garon supports people with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction recovery, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and coping with major life changes. He also works with clients on issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. His practice blends counselling and coaching to help clients develop resilience, improve coping strategies and move toward meaningful goals.

Sessions are offered in flexible formats to suit different needs, including online counselling by video, phone, live chat or messaging, and in-person options where appropriate. Garon frames therapy as a collaborative process - exploring emotions, identifying strengths and building practical tools so clients can progress at a pace that feels right for them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Garon Sheppard have?

Garon Sheppard has nine years of experience in counselling.

Is Garon Sheppard a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential listed in his profile.

In which languages does Garon Sheppard provide therapy?

Garon provides therapy in English.

Where is Garon Sheppard located?

Garon is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Garon Sheppard as my therapist?

You can work with Garon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Garon Sheppard work with international clients?

Yes, Garon works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Garon Sheppard cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for remote care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening and supporting clients to find their own solutions. It helps people build self-awareness, improve self-esteem and navigate relationship or life transition issues by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management and addressing patterns that contribute to addictive behaviors.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness through simple practices that reduce reactivity to difficult emotions and increase emotional regulation. It can support stress reduction, coping with cravings and staying grounded during periods of change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Garon works collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, preferences and needs, and will adapt methods over time so the work fits the individual. This flexible, client-focused process helps ensure therapy addresses what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Garon offers practical benefits - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity across locations and schedules. These options increase accessibility and allow therapy to continue even when in-person meetings are not possible, while supporting consistent progress toward personal goals.

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