Great therapist! Definitely knows her stuff!
Shelley Hughes, NCPS
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shelley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Shelley. View 14 reviews
- Great news, Shelley is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Shelley is understanding caring and knowledgeable. I trust her 100 percent .
More about Shelley
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- NCPS
I am an accredited and highly skilled integrative therapist with over 3,000 hours of counselling experience.
Throughout my career, I have successfully helped many clients, many of whom have made significant changes in their lives with my support.
I specialise in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss.
I strive to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change.
I am here to support and empower you on that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- 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
Licenses
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS23-00761 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Shelley Hughes
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great therapist! Definitely knows her stuff!
Shelley is understanding caring and knowledgeable. I trust her 100 percent .
Shelley is helping me a lot.
So far we had 3 video call sessions and Shelley also writes me some occasional advice in between. It's my first experience with such services and my first therapy ever. Feeling better that means it works
So glad that Shelley was appointed to working with me - very empathetic, patient and understanding to my situations past and present and feeling confident moving forward that I will only benefit from our sessions together!
Shelley was the third therapist I’ve tried on BetterHelp and now I know I won’t need to look for another one. She is more than just a good listener but tries to give me tools I can use to help when life gets tricky. I recommend her so highly.
Shelley is a fantastic therapist. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, and responsive. She offered concrete, helpful techniques and always approached issues in a caring and thoughtful manner. Highly recommend!
Shelley listens very closely to me and has been a great counsellor over the last few months. She remembers even the smallest details and helps me process situations that come up in my daily life.
Shelley has been fantastic. Going through some really difficult times, and just feel so safe opening up and getting everything out on the table.
A few sessions with Shelley now. She gets me. She listens attentively and asks probing questions I had not thought about. She often has insights about what's going on where I feel like I have to spell it out for other people.
I love Shelley, she is very supportive, engaged and dedicated. I feel very comfortable with her, I can share everything: both about my self and about my expectations and needs related to the therapy sessions, and she always finds a way to accommodate me.
Shelley has been great so far. Very personable yet professional and a great sounding board! I feel the prospect of therapy for main is scary and daunting but she's very reassuring and supportive, I actually look forward to our sessions rather than dread them.
Shelley is great. I had just 2 sessions until now And I feel I can do a great progress with her with their activities and I feel comfortable talking to her. Thanks!
Shelley is brilliant. She gives me space to think and to work through things but also provides thoughtful challenges that help me to unpack what I’m feeling and begin to assess my responses. I never feel rushed working things through and I never feel judged. I just feel like I’ve got someone who I can trust and a safe and objective workspace to make my life better. I’ve already felt material improvement from working with Shelley and I’m excited to continue that progress!
Frequently asked questions
Does Shelley Hughes offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shelley Hughes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Shelley Hughes speak?
Shelley Hughes speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shelley Hughes have?
Shelley Hughes has 3 years of experience.
Where is Shelley Hughes licensed to practice?
Shelley Hughes is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Shelley Hughes accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Shelley Hughes accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Shelley Hughes offer?
Shelley Hughes offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Shelley Hughes?
Shelley Hughes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Shelley Hughes?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.