Shanni Hurton

• CBT techniques
• Motivational interviewing
• Trauma-focused work

About Shanni

Shanni Hurton works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and a wide range of other concerns using an integrative counselling approach. She is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and has 16 years of experience.

Shanni mixes methods from different counselling models to suit each person she sees. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, drawing on elements from humanistic practice as needed.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. She helps people spot patterns, manage intense feelings and try different ways of responding to difficult situations. Conversations aim to identify small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.

Shanni also works with issues such as relationships, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, attachment problems, chronic pain or illness, and isolation or loneliness.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to what is causing difficulty, looks at what has helped before, and suggests techniques from recognised approaches to support change. People are encouraged to set short-term goals and review progress together.

Sessions are carried out from the United Kingdom and are delivered in English. Before booking it is sensible to confirm current session options and practical arrangements with the service.

How Shanni uses evidence-informed methods in online counselling

Shanni commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when working with clients. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out different ways of thinking and behaving to ease symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the lasting effects of traumatic events by working through upsetting memories and developing coping strategies.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change in areas like addictions or behaviour that a person wants to alter; this method focuses on a person's own reasons for change and builds motivation step by step. The counsellor will discuss which approaches might help and work together with the client to decide what to try first.

Practical benefits of remote counselling depend on the session formats available, so it is important to confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational techniques and trauma-focused tasks to remote sessions so clients can practise between meetings and review progress with their counsellor.

Topics Shanni lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Shanni

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns she works with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrative approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused methods and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience as a counsellor.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) and works from the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I see her from outside the UK?

No. She does not accept international clients at present.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.