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Sian Owen, BACP

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Welsh · online sessions

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About Sian

Sian Owen is a counsellor who focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety and stress. She uses clear, conversational methods to help people feel steadier and more able to cope. Sian works in English and Welsh and practises in the United Kingdom.

She holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of professional experience to her work. In sessions she listens first, then agrees next steps with each person. Her approach combines tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness practices.

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Background and approach

That mix is used to tackle low mood, worry, anger, and motivation problems in straightforward ways. Sian tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She helps people build confidence, manage difficult emotions, and find new routines for sleep and eating.

Practical exercises and short skills practice are often part of ongoing sessions. The therapist also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns and life transitions. She works with overlapping issues such as chronic pain, codependency, dissociation, and commitment worries, addressing what feels most urgent for the client.

Sian aims to create a sensitive and respectful space for honest conversation. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress can be measured. To begin, people choose a session format that suits their day and discuss a plan in the first meetings.

How Sian’s approaches work online

Sian commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that matter. It can help when worry or avoidance stops people living the way they want. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses short practical exercises to reduce anxious or low mood patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Sian will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides which techniques are used and how sessions are paced, so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or want flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on anxiety, mood or coping skills from wherever is most convenient.
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Questions people ask

What problems does this therapist help with?
Sian helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger and motivation issues. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and addiction-related concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions combine practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindfulness and client-centred listening. Meetings focus on clear steps and simple skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Sian has five years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety and related issues. That experience informs how she tailors plans and exercises for each person.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their routine.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Welsh

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