Shelley Hughes , NCPS

Shelley Hughes is an accredited, integrative therapist who brings a compassionate, practical approach to counselling. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional counselling qualification, and has supported many people through meaningful change over the course of her practice. With more than 3,000 hours of counselling experience, Shelley focuses on helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship difficulties, work through trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss.

Shelley aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgement, recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. She works with each person to explore goals and develop practical steps forward, offering encouragement and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward change. Her integrative orientation means she tailors methods to suit individual needs, drawing on evidence-informed techniques to support lasting progress.

Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence and a focus on building skills and insight that help with everyday challenges and major life transitions. Shelley is committed to guiding people toward greater well-being while honoring their pace and personal values.

Approaches Shelley Uses for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them and committing to actions that reflect those values. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy-related issues, and patterns of avoidance or fear of abandonment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and improving daily coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Shelley will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals and therapists commonly adapt techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Shelley can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while traveling and allow therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments.