Shanni Hurton , NCPS

Shanni Hurton is a qualified and insured integrative counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS). She follows the Society's ethical framework and brings a direct, open, and honest style to her work, creating a safe, personal, and non-judgemental space for people to explore the issues that matter to them.

Working integratively, she draws on a range of therapeutic models to suit each person's needs, including humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques, and solution-focused methods. This flexibility allows her to tailor sessions to help with low mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges while recognising and building on personal strengths.

Shanni has 16 years of experience working with children, young people, and adults and has completed advanced training in areas such as trauma, bereavement, couples therapy, anxiety, neurodiversity, and supporting those who have experienced sexual violence. She aims to help clients identify practical options and pathways forward, working collaboratively to explore choices and to move toward more positive ways of coping and living.

Adapting Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Shanni uses practical, evidence-informed methods tailored to each person's situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems and involves clear strategies and exercises to practise between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, offering structured ways to work through distressing memories and their effects on daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises clients' existing strengths and small, achievable steps to create meaningful change, which can be helpful for people seeking focused, goal-oriented support.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shanni works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to find the best fit. In an online setting licensed professionals and therapists can offer the same therapeutic work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles while making it easier to access support from wherever the client is located.