Shanni Hurton

Shanni Hurton is a counsellor who draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to help people manage strong emotions and difficult life events. She holds NCPS accreditation, which stands for National Counselling Society, and brings 16 years of experience to her work. Shanni aims to create an open, straightforward space where people can talk about what is painful and find practical ways forward.

She uses an integrative method that mixes elements from different models, including cognitive behavioural methods and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions may include thinking about patterns of thought, setting small goals, and practising new coping steps between meetings. The emphasis is on simple, doable changes rather than on jargon or theory.

Shanni has worked across many concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. She also offers support for body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, communication problems, and coping with life changes. This range means she is used to helping with both immediate problems and longer-term struggles.

Her style is described as non-judgemental and honest, with attention to recognising strengths and exploring options. Sessions focus on practical next steps and on understanding what gets in the way of change. People are invited to set the pace and goals that feel right to them.

Shanni works in the United Kingdom and conducts her practice in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How Shanni’s approaches translate to online therapy

Shanni uses cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused methods as part of her work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical ways to test and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused work concentrates on clear, short-term goals and on identifying small steps that lead to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit quieter surroundings or lower‑bandwidth calls if that helps someone stay connected. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these flexible arrangements to help people keep therapy practical and manageable.