BACP
Shelley Mclean, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Shelley is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 3+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
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About Shelley
Shelley has three years of professional experience working with concerns such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, mild depression and grief. She also helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, career shifts and challenges linked to attention differences such as ADHD.
Her style is respectful and compassionate. Shelley listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to what each person needs. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that fit day-to-day life.
People who have experienced abandonment, adoption or attachment issues may find her approach helpful. Shelley also works with those affected by dissociation, domestic violence, divorce, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
She is familiar with multicultural concerns, panic and mood disorders, jealousy and non-monogamous relationship questions. Shelley is based in the United Kingdom and offers help in English, including work with international clients. Her practical aim is to support people as they build coping skills and make clearer choices about their next steps.
Areas of expertise
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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How integrative approaches translate to online therapy
Integrative counselling blends elements from different evidence-based techniques to match the person’s needs. For example, practical cognitive techniques help spot unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative responses; these are useful for anxiety, stress and mood concerns. Trauma-informed methods focus on stabilising emotions and building safety in daily life, which can benefit people coping with abuse, dissociation or grief.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley will listen to what feels most pressing, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on your goals and preferences. That way the work stays relevant and manageable rather than feeling prescriptive.
Online therapy offers a flexible way to access this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support people who prefer writing, want shorter check-ins, or need to fit sessions into a busy day. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity and adapt the pace of therapy to your life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Shelley help with?
Shelley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and mild depression. She also helps with parenting strain, career worries, relationship issues and ADHD-related challenges.
What is Shelley’s therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and practical, combining different evidence-based techniques to suit the person. Sessions focus on listening, simple strategies and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns. That time has included supporting people through trauma, separation and end-of-life matters.
Where is Shelley based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a professional credential. Sessions are delivered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and runs sessions for people living outside the UK. Sessions are carried out in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This range allows people to choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelley?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.