About me
I am Shauna McVeigh, a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, where I trained at both WPF and BPF.
I have experience supporting individuals with a range of challenges, including neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, identity, self-confidence and self-esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, parenting and pregnancy-related concerns.
I offer a warm, open, and compassionate space where we can explore the issues at hand, as well as the underlying patterns that may be shaping how we navigate life.
I began my career as an Occupational Psychologist, working globally with individuals, teams, and organisations. I then retrained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist to offer more in-depth support to help individuals understand and work with the root causes of emotional and relational issues.
I am accredited by the UKCP and the BPC and adhere to their code of ethics. Additionally, I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and I am registered with the HCPC.
I offer both long-term and short-term psychotherapy. I am also able to work in person and online.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience supporting individuals with a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, identity, self-confidence and self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and pregnancy-related concerns.
My qualifications and training:
5-year Clinical Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Qualification at WPF Therapy (UKCP, BACP & BPC accredited) & The BPF (BPC accredited).
Registered member of BPC, UKCP & FPC, adhering to their ethical standards of practice and a commitment to ongoing CPD.
- Associate Fellow of the BPS and HCPC-registered Occupational Psychologist.
- BSc (Hons.) - Psychology - Queen’s University of Belfast
- MSc (Hons.) - Occupational Psychology - Queen’s University of Belfast
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £95.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a fixed number of reduced-fee places for those on lower incomes/students. Enquire for details.
When I work
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Further information
Sessions are 50 minutes long and take place at the same time each week. I offer both in-person and online sessions. The therapy I practice is non-directive as we work together to understand the root causes that impact on your emotional and relational life.
I provide both long-term and short-term psychotherapy, depending on your needs.
- Long-term psychotherapy is open-ended and typically lasts at least a year. We decide together when it feels right to bring the work to a close.
- Short-term psychotherapy is more focused, centred around a specific goal, and usually lasts between 12 and 18 sessions.
Before beginning therapy, we can have a free 15-30 minute introductory call to determine whether this is the right fit for you.
