Nick Shepley, BACP

Nick Shepley is an addictions therapist in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience supporting people through recovery and personal growth. He works with people who are feeling burnt out, low or anxious, struggling with self-esteem, navigating difficult relationships, or processing early life experiences that still influence them today. Nick describes therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert and the therapist provides guidance, tools and a nonjudgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Drawing on cognitive approaches and motivational interviewing, Nick helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, build motivation for change and uncover practical steps toward clearer mental health and improved daily functioning. He also uses narrative and solution-focused perspectives to help people reframe their stories, recognise existing strengths and set realistic goals. Whether the aim is to address addiction, manage stress and mood, or gain a deeper understanding of oneself, his emphasis is on working together to find meaningful, personalised solutions.

Nick encourages reaching out as a courageous first step. He aims to create an accepting environment where clients can be themselves, explore difficult material and develop strategies that support lasting change. He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects recognized professional standards in the field.

Online therapeutic approaches with Nick Shepley

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits. It is often used for stress, mood difficulties and behavioural issues where clear step-by-step tools are helpful.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centred method that supports people who feel ambivalent about change. It focuses on strengthening personal motivation and commitment, which can be especially useful for addiction, substance use and situations where someone is considering change but needs support to get started.

Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine and re-author the stories they tell about themselves, helping to separate problems from identity and to highlight alternative strengths and possibilities. This approach can be helpful for issues of self-esteem, identity and relationship patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Nick works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals when appropriate to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting style and focus as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Nick offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and there are options for live chat or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and they increase access for people who live at a distance or have mobility or scheduling constraints. Therapists and registered professionals can adapt techniques across these formats to support progress effectively.