Shiao-Wei Lin, BACP
BACP-accredited counsellor for personal growth
- Individual and couples therapy
- English and Mandarin sessions
- Accepting international clients
About Shiao-Wei Lin
Shiao-Wei Lin is a BACP-accredited counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy who brings ten years of clinical experience supporting adults and couples in the United Kingdom and internationally. She offers a warm, accepting, non-judgmental and personal space where clients can explore emotions, life experiences and spiritual concerns while working toward restoring balance and making personal changes.
Working from a humanistic, client-centered perspective, she respects each person regardless of culture or background and believes everyone has the capacity for internal growth. Her role is to facilitate understanding, help remove obstacles that limit inner potential and apply the therapeutic theories and skills that best fit each individual situation.
Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns so clients can increase self-awareness, build acceptance and take practical steps toward change and greater fulfilment. She works with people aged 18 and older in individual and couples work across a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, family and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems and self-esteem challenges. She provides therapy in English and Mandarin and is open to working with international clients.
Working from a humanistic, client-centered perspective, she respects each person regardless of culture or background and believes everyone has the capacity for internal growth. Her role is to facilitate understanding, help remove obstacles that limit inner potential and apply the therapeutic theories and skills that best fit each individual situation.
Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns so clients can increase self-awareness, build acceptance and take practical steps toward change and greater fulfilment. She works with people aged 18 and older in individual and couples work across a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, family and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems and self-esteem challenges. She provides therapy in English and Mandarin and is open to working with international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shiao-Wei Lin have?
She has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Shiao-Wei Lin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Shiao-Wei Lin provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is Shiao-Wei Lin located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Shiao-Wei Lin as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shiao-Wei Lin via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Shiao-Wei Lin work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shiao-Wei Lin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. Current details are available via the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Use the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and held by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support
Shiao-Wei Lin integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused work into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance and a non-directive stance that helps people explore feelings and sense of self, which is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief and identity concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety and low mood. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on setting concrete goals and building on existing strengths to create change, which can be especially useful for clients seeking short-term, goal-oriented support.Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the therapeutic process. She will work with each client to consider needs, goals and personal preferences and adapt methods over time so the approach fits the individual rather than expecting the client to fit a single model.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it possible to access support across time zones, around work and family commitments and during life transitions. This variety of formats supports continuity of care and makes regular therapeutic work more manageable for people with busy or changing schedules.