- CBT
- EMDR
- Client-centred
About Shelley
Shelley Wilman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 30 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues and anger. Shelley also lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, body image, cancer-related distress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness.
Shelley practises in an integrative way and does not follow a single method for every person. She offers cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR alongside client-centred, existential and solution-focused approaches. This variety means she aims to match the work to the person rather than fitting the person to a technique.
Her way of working starts from the view that each client knows their story best and brings resources to the sessions. She helps people untangle what is keeping them stuck and supports them in making choices about change. Sessions include talking through current problems, exploring deeper feelings, and trying practical steps to reduce distress.
People who want straightforward, practical conversations about anger, relationship stress or trauma will find this approach direct and pragmatic. Shelley encourages open discussion about goals and uses methods chosen to help with the specific concern being addressed.
If you are considering work on anger, anxiety, grief or related issues, Shelley asks you to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Shelley draws on client-centred work that focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. This approach centres the person’s own view of their concerns and builds from their strengths to make practical changes.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety and low mood because it helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative responses.
EMDR is offered as another option for people who have been affected by traumatic events. It involves structured processing of distressing memories and can be considered when trauma or abuse is a clear part of the difficulty.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits best for goals, needs and preferences. The choice of approach can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which session formats are offered when you book, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors often combine verbal work with practical exercises and between-session tasks to make online therapy effective.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues and anger. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image and communication problems.
How would she approach anger issues in sessions?
She uses an integrative approach, combining talking, practical strategies and techniques from therapies such as CBT and EMDR as appropriate. The focus is on understanding triggers and trying steps to reduce reactivity and resentment.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Shelley has 30 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process will connect you and allow you to book an initial appointment.