Nick Shepley, BACP
A collaborative counsellor focused on change
Details
| Name | Nick Shepley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Nick
Nick Shepley is a counsellor with seven years' experience helping people make sense of difficult feelings. He works with issues such as addiction, low mood, anxiety and stress. He also supports people with relationship strain, grief and questions about identity and self-esteem.
Nick sees therapy as a joint project. He listens first, then helps clients name patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding personal history.
Background and approach
He draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe their life stories. He uses cognitive behavioural tools to spot unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want to make lasting change but feel stuck or uncertain.
Nick also brings psychodynamic thinking to help uncover repeated patterns from earlier relationships. People often come for help with addictions, eating and body-image concerns, or to cope with trauma and loss. He also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, anger and career stress.
The emphasis is on gradual change and realistic goals. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Nick practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
He frames therapy as a collaborative, respectful process that starts with what matters to the individual.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Eating disorders, Self esteem among the things Nick works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nick among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nick among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Nick among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nick among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nick directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nick directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Nick’s approaches translate to online therapy
Nick combines Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in an accessible way. Narrative Therapy helps people see their problems as separate from themselves by reworking the stories they tell about their lives; this can be useful for issues like shame, identity and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them, which is helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviours such as drug or alcohol use by exploring their own reasons for change and building commitment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nick will talk with clients about their goals, try different techniques and decide together what feels most helpful. That collaborative search keeps sessions tailored to each person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls can replicate a face-to-face conversation and work well for deeper discussions. Phone sessions can help when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief check-ins, or need support outside usual hours. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Nick help with?
He helps people facing addiction, eating and body-image issues, low mood, anxiety and stress. He also supports work on relationships, grief, trauma and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He listens, helps reframe problems using narrative ideas, and introduces practical tools for coping.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Nick has seven years' experience working with a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns. That background informs both practical techniques and longer-term reflection.
What qualifications and where does he practise?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Nick offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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