- Client-centred approach
- Trauma aware
- Practical steps
About Shelley
Shelley Wilman is a counsellor with 30 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Shelley presents herself as an integrative practitioner who adapts to each person's needs. She emphasises the client as the expert of their own story and supports people through difficult first steps into therapy.
Shelley commonly helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety. She also works with those affected by trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and struggles with confidence and self-esteem. Relationship concerns, intimacy issues and anger are among other areas she addresses.
Her practice includes cognitive behavioural techniques and EMDR alongside a client-centred approach. Sessions aim to identify what is most helpful for each person rather than using a single fixed method. Expectations and goals are discussed together so the work fits the client’s life.
Shelley emphasises clear, respectful listening and practical steps people can try between sessions. She invites people to talk through their deeper feelings and the patterns that cause distress. The aim is to support each person’s own choices about change.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to achieve and to ask questions when booking. Shelley offers work in English and practises in the United Kingdom as a BACP member.
How Shelley’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathic, non-judgemental listening and helps the individual make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a steady, respectful space to talk through what matters.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often includes clear tasks to try between sessions, such as noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different responses. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to reduce the intensity of distress linked to traumatic memories. It involves structured steps to revisit and process difficult memories with guidance from the therapist.
Deciding what approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, what has helped before, and which methods feel most acceptable. This collaborative decision helps tailor the therapy to the person’s needs and preferences.
For practicalities, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework so the work fits into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Shelley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative with a strong client-centred focus, meaning sessions are shaped around the person’s priorities and strengths.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional work experience and describes an integrative practice that adapts methods to each person.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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