Nick Shepley, BACP
Nick Shepley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through tough emotional times.
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Self Esteem
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About Nick
Nick Shepley is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through tough emotional times. He has seven years' experience and works with issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions and self-esteem. He offers practical support and a calm presence while you find your feet again.
Nick believes the person in the room knows their life best. He uses that perspective to guide sessions, asking questions that help uncover strengths and options.
Background and approach
Conversations are collaborative and aimed at small, realistic steps you can try between meetings. His background includes work with people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and problems with eating or substance use. He draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs rather than one fixed method.
That means sessions can look different depending on your goals and circumstances. In practice Nick blends cognitive tools with motivational and narrative ideas. That helps people change unhelpful patterns, find reasons to move forward, and reframe difficult stories from the past.
He also uses psychodynamic thinking to notice recurring themes that affect current choices. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. You can expect check-ins on progress, practical techniques to try at home, and open exploration of feelings.
The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383088 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nick works with
Everything Nick lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nick lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also draws on Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on boosting your own reasons to change. This approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about steps like reducing substance use or changing habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will check what matters to you and suggest methods that fit your goals and preferences. You and he decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to adjust them.
Online therapy gives flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls let you see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, written reflection and ongoing support between calls. Many people find mixing formats helps them stay engaged while meeting practical demands.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Nick commonly help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, eating difficulties, relationship strain, grief and stress. Additional focuses include attachment, body image and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational. He mixes practical cognitive techniques with motivational and narrative approaches to help you make small, workable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with people on mental health and addiction-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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