Shelley Hughes, NCPS

Integrative therapist for stress and recovery

Stress and anxiety support
Trauma and grief care
Relationship and life transitions

About Shelley Hughes

Shelley Hughes is an accredited, integrative therapist who brings over 3,000 hours of counselling experience and five years of professional practice to her work. She combines evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, person-focused approach to help people navigate difficult moments and make meaningful changes in their lives. Shelley specialises in supporting those dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss, offering practical tools and emotional support tailored to each individual's situation.

Shelley holds the NCPS credential, which reflects accredited training in counselling and psychotherapy and a commitment to professional standards. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and where clients can take brave first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Shelley works collaboratively with each person, focusing on empowerment and practical strategies that align with their values and goals.

Clients can expect a warm, steady presence and a pragmatic focus on progress, whether addressing immediate symptoms or working through longer-term patterns. Shelley is dedicated to supporting and guiding people through change, offering a steady resource during times of transition and recovery.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shelley Hughes have?

Shelley Hughes has five years of experience.

Is Shelley Hughes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential NCPS.

In which languages does Shelley Hughes provide therapy?

Shelley Hughes provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelley Hughes located?

Shelley Hughes is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shelley Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Shelley Hughes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelley Hughes work with international clients?

Yes, Shelley Hughes works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelley Hughes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then take steps that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that originate in early relationships and helps people build healthier connections and emotional safety in current relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the individual's own goals and perspectives, with the therapist offering empathy and support to foster self-understanding and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to ensure a good therapeutic fit and steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life or to connect from different locations. For many people, remote sessions make consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists more manageable while still allowing meaningful, effective therapeutic work to take place.

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