- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma and grief
About Shelley
Shelley Hughes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and grief. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make day-to-day life more manageable. Shelley aims to give people a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through hard feelings and decide what to try next.
Shelley works in an integrative way, drawing on several approaches to suit each person. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural work to spot patterns of thinking and to try small behavioural changes. She also brings in acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values even when things feel difficult.
Attachment-based ideas inform her view of how relationships shape feelings about safety and closeness. Dialectical behaviour tools are used when strong emotions or self-harm urges need clear coping steps. Shelley blends these methods to match what an individual needs, rather than following a single formula.
She holds NCPS as a credential and has around five years' experience in counselling. That background includes many hours working directly with people on the problems listed above. Shelley emphasises collaboration and aims to support people in taking realistic steps between sessions.
If you are worried about anxiety, grieving, struggling in a relationship, or managing life after trauma, Shelley offers straightforward guidance and practical tools. She encourages people to set small goals and track what changes feel helpful as therapy progresses.
How Shelley’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can support coping with anxiety, low mood and life changes by building small, value-led steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behaviour changes to reduce symptoms and improve routines. It is often used for anxiety, sleep and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shelley works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to agree what matters most and which techniques to try first, with adjustments as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work on skills from wherever they are and bring real-life situations into conversation. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote sessions so practical work continues between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Shelley focus on?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, addictions and a range of other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, integrative style that mixes talking therapy with hands-on techniques to change thoughts and behaviours. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal oriented.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has around five years of counselling experience and reports several thousand hours of direct client work across that time.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is NCPS and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies 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 then schedule according to therapist availability.