Shanni Hurton, NCPS

Shanni Hurton is a qualified and insured integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS), working in line with their ethical framework for best practice. She combines techniques from several therapeutic models to tailor support to each person - drawing on humanistic principles alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused strategies to meet clients where they are.

With 16 years of experience supporting children, young people and adults, Shanni specialises in trauma, bereavement, couples therapy, anxiety and neurodiversity, and has advanced training in working with people affected by sexual violence. She provides a non-judgemental, open and honest therapeutic space in which clients can explore issues that are causing distress, including low mood, anxiety and the aftermath of traumatic experiences.

Shanni emphasises collaboration, helping clients to identify strengths and explore practical options for moving forward. Her integrative approach allows her to adapt interventions to the individual - balancing short-term, goal-focused work with deeper exploration where needed - so people can build coping skills, improve relationships and find clearer direction during difficult life transitions.

Approaches for online therapeutic support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems to build coping strategies and more balanced perspectives.

Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to process distressing events and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. It supports people who have experienced abuse, violence or other traumatic experiences by providing techniques to manage flashbacks, intense emotions and avoidance while working through trauma at a comfortable pace.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and practical steps toward their goals. It is brief and goal-oriented, useful for people seeking clear, actionable changes in areas like relationships, routine or coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shanni works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging - make therapy more flexible and accessible. These options allow people to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.