Shelley Shoaib Le Breton, BACP

Shelley Shoaib Le Breton is a humanistic integrative therapist working in the United Kingdom who combines empathy and practical support to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is licensed to practice in the UK. With four years of formal therapeutic practice and an additional 18 years of experience supporting neurodiverse people as an educator, she brings a long-standing commitment to understanding diverse needs and communication styles.

Shelley works with both adults and children on issues such as depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and relationship concerns. She approaches therapy from a humanistic perspective that acknowledges each person as the expert of their own story, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and build strengths. Shelley emphasizes collaboration, empowering clients to identify goals and take the steps that feel right for them.

For those seeking support outside their family or friendship circles, Shelley offers a steady, empathetic presence and practical tools to cope with change, reconnect with purpose, and strengthen relationships. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to begin that process.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current connections. It helps people who struggle with trust, intimacy, separation, or recurring relationship difficulties by exploring relational patterns and building more secure ways of connecting.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client leads the pace and direction of work. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and strengthening self-esteem and resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and difficulty managing daily routines, and complements other relational and exploratory approaches.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, adapting sessions as understanding grows to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy provides flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations while working with a therapist who can tailor the approach to each individual.