- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
About Shiao-Wei
Shiao-Wei Lin is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years' experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, depression, addictions and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.
Her style draws on humanistic ideas and a client-centred stance. She listens first and helps people make sense of what is happening in their lives. Conversations look at thoughts, emotions and behaviour so patterns become clearer and easier to change.
Lin blends practical methods with reflective discussion. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, solution-focused steps and Internal Family Systems to suit each person's needs. This means some sessions focus on immediate coping and problem-solving, and others look at deeper patterns that keep returning.
She supports people facing a wide range of life stresses. Typical topics include grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, family of origin issues, body image, control and communication problems, and adjustment after separation or adoption-related concerns. She also helps when anger or resentment builds in relationships or at work.
In sessions she aims to help people notice what gets in the way and try straightforward changes. Work can include short practical tasks between meetings, re-framing thoughts, and mapping internal parts or roles that influence behaviour. That mix is designed to be relevant to daily life and manageable alongside other commitments.
How her approaches can work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. It helps people clarify their feelings and decide what matters most to them, which is useful when anger or relationship tensions feel confusing.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It gives practical tools to test unhelpful beliefs, manage intense emotions and change reactions that fuel arguments or stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and what works now. It is often used for short-term goals like reducing outbursts at work or improving communication with a partner.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs. That collaborative planning makes it clearer when to use practical exercises, short action tasks, or deeper mapping of internal parts.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as those options are listed on the booking page. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum between meetings and to try real-life changes in daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and depression, plus related issues such as addiction, grief and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is client-centred and humanistic, combined with practical methods like CBT, solution-focused steps and Internal Family Systems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.