Nick Shepley, BACP

Nick Shepley is an addictions therapist who supports people working through burnout, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges, and lingering effects of childhood experiences. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, believing that each person is the expert in their own life while he offers professional guidance to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

With experience across a broad range of presenting issues, Nick blends humanistic and cognitive ideas with motivational interviewing to help clients identify strengths and practical steps forward. His practice focuses on uncovering solutions and building resilience, whether the work centres on breaking patterns related to addiction, managing stress, lifting mood, or gaining clearer self-understanding.

Nick holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He aims to create a non-judgemental environment where clients can reflect, experiment with new ways of responding, and move toward goals at a pace that feels manageable.

Seeking help is framed as an act of courage, and Nick meets each person with respect and practical support. He invites those ready to begin to get in touch and start a collaborative journey toward positive change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and sleep difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is another key method he employs - it focuses on building motivation and resolving mixed feelings about change, which can be especially helpful for addictions and ambivalence about recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nick works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques so the work feels relevant and achievable for each person. This means the approach can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to access support from different locations. For many people, these options provide consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists while maintaining a comfortable pace for their work.