Shelley Wilman , BACP

Shelley Wilman brings three decades of professional experience working with people across a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She is a Chartered Psychologist and a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her long-standing professional standing in the United Kingdom. Over 30 years she has developed an integrative practice, drawing on multiple therapeutic methods rather than a single fixed model.

Shelley specialises in supporting clients with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues. Her additional focus areas include concerns such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, domestic violence, isolation and gender dysphoria among others. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside person-focused approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.

Working with Shelley is collaborative and strengths-based; she frames clients as the experts in their own stories and helps them name underlying feelings, identify patterns, and decide on the changes they want to make. She recognises that reaching out for therapy takes courage, and she aims to offer a clear, respectful partnership to explore concerns and support practical steps toward the client’s goals.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgment, offering empathy and support to help people explore their feelings and identify their own solutions. It is useful for those seeking a safe, reflective space to build self-awareness and confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then work on practical strategies to change them. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and stress management where structured tools and homework can be helpful.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses the impact of disturbing memories by helping the brain process traumatic experiences differently, reducing their emotional intensity. It is commonly used when trauma or abuse has left ongoing distressing symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Shelley works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each individual based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines methods when appropriate and reviews progress with clients to adjust the plan together.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides flexibility to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, while preserving the therapeutic focus and the collaborative relationship between client and therapist.