- Client-centered work
- CBT methods
- EMDR offered
About Shelley
Shelley Wilman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has worked in the UK for 30 years. She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Shelley also works with issues such as abandonment, body image, cancer-related distress, commitment and communication problems, and feelings of isolation and emptiness.
Shelley describes her practice as integrative rather than fixed to a single method. She uses a mix of approaches so that sessions match what each person needs. Sessions may include elements of cognitive behavioural work and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing when helpful.
Her way of working treats the client as the expert on their own life. Shelley listens for strengths and resources, and helps people look more closely at what they want to change. Conversations aim to bring clearer understanding of feelings and patterns that keep problems going.
In practical terms she focuses on short, clear aims alongside deeper emotional work. That can mean setting manageable steps, trying different ways of thinking about a problem, or working through difficult memories at a pace the client chooses. The emphasis is on collaboration and making therapy work around everyday life.
People who value direct, plain conversation often find this approach useful. Shelley encourages questions and prefers to explain therapeutic ideas in everyday language rather than technical terms.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people make sense of their feelings. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on reflective conversation, noticing strengths, and deciding on what to try next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and involves practical tasks to try between sessions, which can be discussed and adjusted in remote meetings. EMDR, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, is a method sometimes used to work with distressing memories; when it is offered the therapist explains how the process works and moves at a pace the client feels comfortable with.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and will agree a plan based on the person’s concerns, goals and preferences. That means some sessions may focus on short-term problem solving, while others look more at underlying feelings or past events. The aim is a collaborative decision about what helps most.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins at work breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera for an entire meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format best suits practical needs and the therapeutic plan.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and anger. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, client-centred style that combines practical problem-solving with deeper emotional work. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.