Shiao-Wei Lin

Shiao-Wei Lin is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, addictions and grief. Her approach is calm and approachable, aimed at helping people feel understood and less overwhelmed.

She offers short, straightforward sessions where the listener's role is to help you make sense of what is happening. Shiao-Wei uses practical exercises and reflective conversation to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than long lectures.

With ten years of practice she draws on humanistic ideas alongside structured tools. That means she prioritises the person in front of her while also offering clear techniques from cognitive behavioural work and solution-focused ideas. Internal Family Systems ideas are used when helpful to look at how different parts of a person can affect feelings and actions.

Shiao-Wei works in English and Mandarin and offers support to people based in the United Kingdom and internationally. She describes therapy as a collaborative process - you set the pace and the agenda and she offers guidance and feedback.

Practical matters such as cost use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping the person lead the conversation. It is useful when someone needs to feel heard and to make sense of strong emotions such as anger or grief.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to try different responses. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger by teaching clear coping strategies.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building what already works. This approach suits people who want targeted steps to reduce stress or improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose conversations that focus on practical skills or on slower, deeper exploration depending on what they want to achieve.