Shelley Wilman, BACP

Shelley Wilman is a counsellor who brings 30 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She is a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Shelley describes her practice as integrative and adapts to each person she works with rather than following a single method.

She helps people deal with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those affected by trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and problems with motivation and confidence. Relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and family concerns are other areas she addresses.

Shelley uses a range of approaches including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. She aims to help people find clearer understanding of their concerns and notice strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms and on exploring deeper feelings when that is helpful.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Shelley treats the person as the expert in their own life and supports their choices about change. She recognises that starting therapy can feel brave and unsettling, and she works to make the process manageable and straightforward.

Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How these approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them explore feelings and choices. It is useful for low self-esteem, confusion about relationships and times when someone needs a supportive space.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and short-term plans to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps people process memories linked to trauma. It uses structured steps to reduce the emotional intensity of those memories and can be helpful alongside other approaches.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that fits the person's goals and preferences. That choice can change as the work progresses and new needs emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. Practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or family and simpler ways to keep routine check-ins. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know whether video, phone or other options are available with this therapist.