Shanni Hurton, NCPS

Shanni Hurton is a qualified and insured integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). With 16 years of professional experience, she works with children, young people and adults to address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Shanni practises in an integrative way, drawing on techniques from humanistic approaches alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused methods to tailor support to each person’s needs.

She specialises in areas including trauma and abuse, bereavement, couples work, anxiety, neurodiversity and support for people who have experienced sexual violence, while also offering help for common concerns such as stress, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, addictions and parenting difficulties. Her approach is non-judgemental and open, aiming to recognise strengths and explore practical options that help people move forward.

Shanni combines targeted therapeutic tools with a collaborative stance, helping clients set goals and consider steps toward positive change. As an accredited NCPS member, she follows professional standards and an ethical framework intended to guide best practice in counselling.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shanni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences are contributing to current distress, offering structured ways to process difficult memories and reduce their impact. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients’ strengths and practical steps, supporting people who want goal-oriented, short-term change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Shanni works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online sessions make it possible to access therapy from home or elsewhere by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists to support their progress.