Nick Shepley, BACP

Nick Shepley is a counsellor with seven years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are struggling with addiction, low mood, anxiety, stress and self-esteem. He also supports those coping with relationship problems, parenting strain, grief and intimacy concerns.

Nick offers a calm, non‑judgemental space where clients lead the conversation. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them find practical steps forward. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, achievable changes.

His background emphasises addiction work alongside broader mental health practice. He draws on a mix of talking approaches to help people understand patterns, change behaviours and build better coping skills. That can include looking at past experiences that still affect day‑to‑day life.

In session he uses clear tools and questions to help people set goals and track progress. He also pays attention to emotions and personal stories so that solutions fit the person, not a template. Practical steps might include changing unhelpful thinking, building motivation or trying new ways of relating.

Many clients come wanting a blend of action and reflection. Nick aims to balance practical problem solving with space to make sense of feelings. He encourages realistic goals and steady progress over time.

How his approaches can work online

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood and some addiction patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way of helping people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on building motivation and reducing resistance, which is useful for drug and alcohol issues or any goal where someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and life situation. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. It can reduce travel time and allow check‑ins that slot into work breaks or caring responsibilities. Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered, since the biography does not list specific options. Registered or accredited professionals can then help arrange a schedule that suits daily routines and practical needs.