Shanni Hurton, NCPS

Shanni Hurton offers integrative counselling that draws on practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes. She practises in the United Kingdom and brings 16 years of experience to her work. Shanni holds NCPS which stands for membership of the National Counselling Society. Her approach mixes elements from different therapeutic models. She commonly uses cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. Trauma-focused methods are also part of her practice when past events are affecting daily life. Shanni spends sessions listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She helps people name problems, spot patterns, and try simple strategies that can be used between meetings. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at producing workable steps rather than long theory. Areas she often supports include anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar and coping with chronic illness or pain. She also works on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems and low self-esteem. People seeking help can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings. Sessions can look different depending on needs - sometimes focused skills work, sometimes careful processing of painful memories. The goal is clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day living.

Practical approaches for online counselling

Shanni commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes that reduce distress. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on finding practical steps and building on what already works, which can be useful for resolving specific problems quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative conversation and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in, video calls allow face-to-face conversation, and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need ongoing support between meetings. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep regular contact with a registered or accredited counsellor.