Shanni Hurton

NCPS

United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling to help you move forward

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At a glance

Credentials

NCPS

Registration

NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-03829

Experience

16 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational focus
   • Practical tools
   • Trauma-aware

   About Shanni

   Shanni Hurton is a counsellor who centres her work on practical, person-focused approaches. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other methods to help people find motivation and make changes. Shanni holds NCPS and brings 16 years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.

   She works in an integrative way, pulling in techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy as needed. Sessions aim to identify strengths and small steps that can lead to clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Conversations are straightforward and collaborative so people can set realistic goals.

   Shanni has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem. She also addresses specific issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication problems.

   Sessions often focus on practical tools for coping, problem solving and building on existing resources. When trauma or loss is present, the work balances safety with paced processing rather than rushing difficult memories. The overall aim is to help people regain agency and move toward clearer, manageable next steps.

   Shanni conducts work in English and practises in the United Kingdom. She uses her experience to help people weigh options, set achievable goals and build routines that fit their life circumstances.

2. How key approaches shape online work

   Shanni commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons for change and finding small, realistic steps forward. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to break unhelpful patterns.
   
   Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. The counsellor will listen to your goals, try approaches and check in about what helps or doesn’t. Together you can adjust methods so sessions suit needs and preferences rather than assuming a single path from the start.
   
   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. It can also allow people to use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that is more convenient. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which format and approach will best suit practical routines and therapeutic aims.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionADHD

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   16+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns can I bring to sessions?

   Shanni works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief alongside areas such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger and low self esteem.

   How would you describe the therapeutic style?

   The approach is integrative and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to set goals and make practical changes.

   What experience does the counsellor have?

   Shanni has 16 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and life stages in the United Kingdom.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   Shanni holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

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

   How are fees handled?

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

   How do I begin working with this counsellor?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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