About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Sian
Sian Owen is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and motivation problems. She also supports those coping with relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and a wide range of life changes.
Sian uses practical talking and skills-based approaches rather than technical language. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on simple steps a person can try between meetings. She draws on methods that help people notice thought patterns, manage strong emotions and make values-based choices.
Clients can expect straightforward, person-focused conversation. Sian listens to the practical details of day-to-day life and helps identify small changes that can reduce pressure at home. When needed she explores past experiences that still affect mood and relationships today.
Her background includes work with addictions, compassion fatigue, and coping with chronic pain and illness. She also supports people facing separation, commitment worries, and intimacy-related issues. Sian offers help for eating and sleeping difficulties and for those living with bipolar or ADHD who want clearer coping skills.
Sessions are offered in English and Welsh. International clients are accepted. To begin, people choose an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on values and take small steps even when thoughts and feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating issues. Mindfulness-based ideas help ground attention and reduce reactivity to stress and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to fit personal goals. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together and can change as needs shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins. It can also let sessions happen from a quieter setting, reduce the need for long journeys and make attending during a lunch break or between commitments more realistic. Registered or accredited professionals will help agree a practical plan for how sessions run and what to try between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Welsh
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she work with?
Sian works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and motivation problems. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using talking, skills practice and simple exercises. She draws on cognitive behavioural, acceptance and mindfulness ideas to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties including addictions, compassion fatigue and chronic illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions organised and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm specific session formats and fees before booking.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.