“What we practice grows stronger"

Shauna Shapiro

My work supporting children, families and emotional wellbeing began over 30 years ago at the NSPCC and has grown into a lifelong commitment to helping people thrive.

In 2009 I began training as a psychotherapist at the Bath Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy, working as a therapist in training both in private practice and with a charity supporting families affected by intergenerational trauma. I later qualified with Distinction as an Integrative Child Counsellor at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE).

My work has evolved over time.  While I continue to practise as an integrative counsellor, I now work as a qualified executive function coach and certified ADHD parent coach, supporting both adults and young people.  I am also a qualified mindfulness and compassion teacher and a certified ADHD clinical services provider.

I am particularly passionate about working with neurodivergent clients.  This specialism grew naturally from noticing how many of the individuals and families I supported were navigating ADHD and executive function challenges.  Alongside my professional training, I also bring lived experience of ADHD and ASD within my own family.

My approach is relational, creative and grounded in compassion. I offer tailored support to help clients strengthen executive function skills, build emotional resilience and develop practical, sustainable strategies for everyday life.

Outside work, I am a keen artist, avid reader and enjoy hiking.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), fully insured, DBS checked, and committed to ongoing professional development and regular supervision.

 QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Dip CC, Post Graduate Diploma in Child Counselling, Institute for The Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE), London
Certificate in Counselling Skills with Children Using the Arts, IATE, London
Level 1, 2 & 3 Executive Function Coach Certification, Connections in Mind

Certified ADHD Parent Coach, PTS Coaching (ICF Approved)
ADHD Clinical Services Provider, Evergreen Certifications, PESI
Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice, Level 4 Certificate, Mindfulness UK, in association with Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (cpcab)

BPS Approved Certificate for CBT in Children and Adolescents, SDS Seminars Ltd

Certificate in Listening Skills, Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC), Bath
Foundation Diploma Psychotherapy and Counselling, BCPC, Bath
BA(Hons) Design for Communication, Manchester

 

FURTHER TRAINING

Brainstorm – A Clinician’s Guide to the Changing and Challenging Adolescent Brain; Dr Dan Siegel: PESI
The Whole-Brain Child Approach, Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson: PESI
The Role of Play and Creativity in Psychotherapy, Dan Siegel: PESI
Certification in Mindfulness with Kids and Teens, Christopher Willard PsyD: PESI
Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety, NICABM (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine)
Interpersonal Neurobiology – How to Make Psychotherapy Effective, Dr Dan Siegel: ISC International
Teacher Training Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Mindfulness UK (ongoing)
Creative Tools for Emotional Regulation and Expressing Feelings: Karen Treisman
Trauma Informed Assessment: Karen Treisman