- CBT and trauma-informed
- Solution-focused steps
- NCPS member
About Shanni
Shanni Hurton is a counsellor who works in an integrative way, drawing on several established approaches to help people tackle the issues they bring. She is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and has 16 years of experience. Shanni offers a calm, open manner to help people talk through what is worrying them.
Shanni combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy along with motivational interviewing elements. That mix allows sessions to be practical and solution-oriented when needed, and exploratory when people want to understand patterns from the past. The emphasis is on recognising strengths and exploring clear steps forward.
People come to Shanni for a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. She also works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD and problems like sleep, eating and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and life transitions.
In sessions she aims to make things simple and practical. That can mean learning new ways to manage anxious thoughts, setting small behaviour changes, or working through painful memories at a pace that feels manageable. Shanni also supports clients who are questioning life purpose, struggling with midlife change or coping with shame and guilt.
She practises in the United Kingdom and runs therapy in English. If you want to explore the next step, follow the site's Start Therapy process to complete the short questionnaire and arrange a session.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Shanni commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves careful, paced work to process distressing memories and reduce their hold on day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and comfort level. That may mean starting with short practical tasks, then shifting to deeper trauma work if and when it feels right.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy lives and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins that suit a lunch break, while others opt for fuller sessions to work through complex issues. This listing does not state specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your schedule and needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does this counsellor help with?
Shanni supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma among other concerns. She also works with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, addictions and life changes.
What is the counselling style like?
She uses an integrative style combining practical, solution-focused work with trauma-focused and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions aim to identify strengths and try small, manageable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Shanni has 16 years of experience working in counselling roles. That background includes a range of clinical settings and varied client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability shown during booking.