Shelley Hughes , NCPS

Shelley Hughes is an accredited, integrative therapist who has accumulated more than 3,000 hours of counselling experience and brings a practical, compassionate approach to her work. She holds the NCPS credential, which denotes recognized professional accreditation in counselling and psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to ongoing training and ethical practice.

Shelley specialises in supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including self-esteem, addictions, parenting and family issues, and coping with major life changes. She combines evidence-informed methods to tailor therapy to each person’s circumstances and strengths.

Shelley aims to provide an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgement, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She works collaboratively to empower people to build practical coping skills, clarify values and goals, and make meaningful, lasting changes. Her style is warm, steady and client-focused, supporting each person at their own pace on the path toward improved well-being.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy

Shelley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, making it a helpful approach for relationship issues, intimacy concerns and attachment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, often assisting with anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the mix of approaches as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Shelley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists from a range of locations, helping people maintain momentum in their work regardless of where they are located.