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Shelley Hughes, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

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Shelley Hughes offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or major life changes. She helps individuals who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma or low self-esteem. Shelley writes plainly and listens closely so people can talk through what matters most to them.

Shelley uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clarify values and shift unhelpful thinking.

Background and approach

She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to make space for emotions and strengthen self-understanding. Clients can expect short-term practical tools alongside deeper work when needed. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable steps and to build skills for managing strong emotions and difficult situations.

Shelley pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships and in how people cope with stress. Shelley has five years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a credential. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, bipolar and depressive symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Additional areas she addresses include body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Sessions are available in English and can be arranged with international clients. Therapy is offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often useful when someone feels stuck, anxious or unsure about life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It can help with anxiety, low mood and repetitive negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. Sessions often combine short-term skills with deeper exploration so the plan can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
What kinds of problems does Shelley help with?
Shelley supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She also works with concerns such as depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, ADHD and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends practical skills with reflective work, using approaches that focus on values, thought patterns and emotional connections. The aim is to find manageable steps and better ways to cope day to day.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has five years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Shelley based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her professional credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelley?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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