Shelley Wilman, BACP

Shelley Wilman is a UK-based therapist with three decades of professional practice, holding Chartered Psychologist recognition and registered membership of the BACP. As a Chartered Psychologist she has formal professional recognition in psychology, and as a BACP member she is aligned with a national counselling and psychotherapy association.

Shelley works in an integrative way, tailoring her approach to each person's needs rather than applying a single method to everyone. She has extensive experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, and a range of related life challenges.

Practically, Shelley offers evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside other approaches, drawing on what fits best for the individual. She frames the work around the view that the person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be used to navigate change. Taking the first step can feel courageous, and Shelley aims to help clients explore their concerns, identify deeper feelings, and support informed choices about change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person s own perspective and strengths guide the work. It helps when someone needs support to explore feelings, values and personal choices without being steered toward a specific solution.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of distressing memories and can be helpful for people dealing with the effects of trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapy from the comfort of home while working with a registered professional.