Shelley Wilman

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and EMDR
• Relationship issues

About Shelley

Shelley Wilman works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. She uses a blend of approaches and offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Shelley is a BACP member and has 30 years of professional experience.

Shelley describes herself as an integrative practitioner who does not use a one-size-fits-all method. She listens for what matters to each person and adapts her approach to fit their concerns. Sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem and the feelings beneath it.

She works collaboratively and treats the person as the expert in their own life. Practical steps and coping techniques are offered alongside reflective conversation. For people facing trauma or long-standing distress, EMDR and trauma-focused methods may be included alongside CBT techniques.

Shelley has supported people through issues such as abandonment, body image worries, cancer-related distress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and loneliness. She also addresses gender dysphoria and intimacy-related difficulties.

Her style aims to help people gain clearer understanding and practical tools. Sessions look at thinking patterns, emotional responses and behaviour, and set achievable goals for change. The emphasis is on making counselling useful in day-to-day life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person explore their own thoughts and feelings. It aims to increase understanding and self‑direction, which can help with low mood, self‑esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma‑focused method that works with disturbing memories and their emotional impact. In practice it involves structured sessions where past events are revisited with specific techniques to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will discuss different methods and agree a plan that fits the person’s needs and goals. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online counselling include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around other commitments. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. The original biography does not list session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they fit your routine.

Topics Shelley lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Abandonment
• Body image
• Cancer
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Shelley

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed core areas she works on, and she offers practical techniques to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She describes an integrative approach and practises Client‑Centred Therapy alongside CBT, EMDR and solution‑focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience in the UK working with a wide range of concerns.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?

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