Shelley Wilman, BACP

Shelley Wilman is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three decades of professional experience. She is a BACP member and brings a long history of supporting people through a wide range of difficulties. Shelley presents as an integrative practitioner who draws on different ways of working rather than one fixed method.

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

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Shelley treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on understanding the problem, naming the deeper feelings beneath it, and choosing practical steps that feel manageable.

Shelley uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and EMDR alongside client-centred and solution-focused work. She adapts strategies to what each person needs rather than following a single model. This means practical tools, reflective conversation and targeted trauma work where appropriate.

People who value a calm, respectful tone and a focus on clear next steps may find her style helpful. She welcomes people who are ready to look at painful or difficult experiences and who want support in making changes that fit their life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathic, non-judgemental listening and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who need space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety or low mood and is useful for stress, panic or negative thinking patterns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories to reduce their emotional charge. It can be offered alongside talking therapies for those affected by traumatic events.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will review the plan as therapy progresses. Decisions about technique are made together rather than imposed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue work between face-to-face meetings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and sessions without needing to travel. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are available and can choose what fits your routine.