Shelly Thomas-Baines , NCPS

Shelly Thomas-Baines is a United Kingdom based therapist with 4 years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential, indicating formal training in psychotherapy. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and related issues that often stem from childhood or life transitions.

Shelly also addresses a wide range of additional challenges including abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and the impacts of separation or divorce. Her practice blends client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and trauma-focused therapy so that interventions align with each person’s needs and pace.

She approaches each relationship with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailors sessions to suit individual circumstances. Shelly emphasizes support and empowerment, recognizing the courage it takes to pursue change and to seek a more fulfilling and happier life.

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