Shane Carter, BACP

Shane Carter is a counsellor based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, who creates a calm and nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their concerns. He encourages expression in the ways that suit each person best, whether that means talking, using metaphors and imagery, drawing, or even music. Working with a client’s strengths is central to his approach, so visual tools and metaphor are often incorporated when they help someone communicate more clearly.

While Shane takes a gentle stance, he also offers appropriate challenge to help clients see different perspectives and discover new options for change. He believes that thoughtful challenge is an essential part of growth and will introduce alternative viewpoints when it feels helpful and safe for the client. Honesty and genuineness are core values in his work, and he shares reflections or observations in the therapy room when they are relevant and likely to support progress.

Sessions usually focus on the present experience, while also exploring past events when understanding origins of feelings, learnt behaviours, triggers, or trauma can be useful. He recognises that revisiting painful or confusing memories can be difficult, and aims to guide people through that process with care and support. Shane works from a client-centered therapy perspective, prioritising the client’s needs and pace.

Shane is an active and responsive practitioner who uses messaging to check in, replies to messages as promptly as possible, and provides worksheets or goal-setting support when these tools may help. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of counselling experience to his practice, supporting people toward the changes they want to make.