Nick Shepley , BACP

Nick Shepley is an addictions-focused therapist who combines practical methods with a collaborative, person-centered style. He supports people working through burnout, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and the lingering effects of childhood experiences. With seven years of professional experience and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he brings a balanced mix of evidence-informed techniques and empathic listening to each consultation.

Nick sees therapy as a joint process in which the client is the expert on their own life and the therapist provides guidance, structure, and new perspectives. He blends cognitive ways of working with motivational interviewing and humanistic principles to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and clarify meaningful goals. His practice has particular strength in supporting people facing addiction, stress, mood difficulties, relationship and family issues, trauma-related concerns, and challenges around self-worth and body image.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts and behaviours and for discovering practical steps toward change. Nick focuses on uncovering existing strengths and co-creating strategies that fit the individual’s values and everyday life.

Approaches for Online Recovery and Personal Growth

Nick draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; this practical approach supports people dealing with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that maintain distress. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change and to strengthen commitment, which can be particularly helpful for addiction-related work and ambivalence about recovery. Narrative Therapy features in his work as well, inviting clients to reframe personal stories and separate themselves from problematic labels so they can discover alternative, empowering narratives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Nick works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. He assesses needs, goals, and preferences together with clients and adapts methods over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people seeking flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Working online enables continuity of care across locations and allows clients to engage from environments where they feel most at ease, while still receiving structured, professional support from licensed professionals and therapists.