Shanni Hurton , NCPS

Shanni Hurton is an integrative counsellor who combines approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and other life challenges. She holds NCPS credential, which stands for National Counselling Society, and brings 16 years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. Shanni offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what is most troubling them.

Her work centres on helping people feel less stuck and more able to make decisions that suit their life. She supports those facing grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and difficulties with self-esteem. Other areas she addresses include ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career stress and coping with life changes.

Shanni often draws on trauma-focused ideas when past events continue to cause distress. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that can make a real difference. Motivational Interviewing is added when people want help shifting behaviours or finding motivation to change.

In sessions she looks to recognise strengths and explore options together. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented when that suits the client, or more exploratory when someone wants to process feelings or loss. Shanni works with people on a range of issues including women’s concerns and body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, midlife questions, and feelings of isolation.

Therapy is offered in English and is provided through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session based on availability.

How Shanni’s approaches work online

Shanni commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside solution-oriented techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change mood and behaviour, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact, often by working gently through upsetting experiences and teaching coping skills. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on defining small, achievable goals and building on what already works in someone’s life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and then suggest a way forward. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering different practical benefits. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, reflective writing and fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and at different times while keeping the focus on what helps you make progress.