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Shelley Wilman, BACP

Shelley Wilman is a counsellor and BACP-registered professional with 30 years of UK-based experience.

About Shelley

Shelley Wilman is a counsellor and BACP-registered professional with 30 years of UK-based experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Shelley meets clients in a straightforward, steady way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

She describes her work as integrative and does not use a single method for everyone. Shelley offers Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred work, cognitive behavioural approaches and EMDR when appropriate.

Background and approach

She helps people deal with relationship strain, intimacy worries, anger and family problems by drawing on the approaches that fit each person. Shelley listens for what matters most to the person in front of her and treats that as the starting point.

She encourages clients to use their own strengths when making changes and focuses on clear, practical steps as well as deeper meaning when needed. Sessions combine steady listening with techniques that can reduce symptoms and improve daily coping. Shelley respects each person’s pace and supports decisions about change rather than imposing them.

If someone is unsure how therapy could help, Shelley prioritises getting a clear picture of their concerns and goals early on. She then works collaboratively to plan the next steps, checking progress as therapy continues.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	47238	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shelley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Shelley names

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Approaches used online and how they help

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on the ways past traumatic events can affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour now. It aims to help people process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact in everyday life.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the client clarify their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It gives practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shelley will discuss what feels most useful, try different ways of working and adapt plans to the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape short-term goals and longer-term steps.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when that feels important. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or busy day. Live chat and text let someone check in without being on camera and are useful for regular brief support. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Shelley help with?

Shelley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, anger and a range of related problems such as abandonment, body image, cancer-related distress, and communication difficulties.

What is Shelley’s therapeutic style?

She works in an integrative, client-centred way and uses clear, practical techniques alongside deeper reflection. Sessions balance steady listening with methods aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily coping.

How much experience does she have?

Shelley has 30 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience informs a flexible, person-focused approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

Shelley is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone start working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.