Shelley Hughes, NCPS
Support for anxiety, relationships, and healing
- Integrative therapeutic support
- Stress and anxiety focus
- Grief and trauma help
About Shelley Hughes
Shelley Hughes is an accredited integrative therapist and NCPS-credentialed professional with over 3,000 hours of counselling experience. She brings 5 years of practice to her work, supporting people as they navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the impact of grief and loss.
Shelley aims to offer a welcoming space where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. She recognises that reaching out for help can take courage, especially when life feels overwhelming or painful, and she meets that moment with steady, compassionate support.
With an emphasis on empowerment and practical change, Shelley works alongside clients as they take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life, helping them build insight, resilience, and direction at a pace that feels manageable.
Shelley aims to offer a welcoming space where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. She recognises that reaching out for help can take courage, especially when life feels overwhelming or painful, and she meets that moment with steady, compassionate support.
With an emphasis on empowerment and practical change, Shelley works alongside clients as they take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life, helping them build insight, resilience, and direction at a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping 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 5 years of experience.
Is Shelley Hughes a licensed therapist?
She holds the NCPS credential.
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, depending on what fits your needs and availability.
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. 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 That Translate Well Online
Shelley Hughes draws on integrative therapy, and several approaches can be especially helpful in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to respond differently, which can support concerns like stress, anxiety, low mood, and coping with change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while reconnecting with values and taking steps toward what matters, which can be useful when grief, overwhelm, or life transitions feel consuming. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship experiences can shape emotions and connection, and it can be a supportive framework for relationship difficulties and the impact of trauma.Finding the right fit is part of the process. Shelley works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy and what feels most helpful, then tailors the work to their goals, preferences, and pace.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This format can make it easier to get consistent support from home or while traveling, and it allows clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable day to day.