Meet Shelly – Psychotherapist Specialising in Children, Young People & Adults

Shelly is a skilled psychotherapist at Wellbeing Practice, specialising in therapy for children, young people, and adults. She qualified in 2016 with a diploma in counselling and further advanced her expertise by earning a degree in Humanistic Counselling from Chichester University in 2024.

Shelly’s approach to therapy is built on the belief that emotional healing and growth can be fun, enlightening, and life-changing. Whether working with children, young people, or adults, Shelly makes therapy an engaging and accessible experience. She uses a creative, integrative approach, incorporating interactive techniques that make the process of self-exploration enjoyable and fulfilling.

For young people, Shelly understands that therapy can sometimes feel daunting, and she works to transform that experience into something enjoyable and enlightening. By using hands-on, creative methods, she helps them express themselves in a way that feels natural and empowering, allowing them to explore their feelings without judgment. Shelly’s approach encourages self-discovery and personal growth, making the therapeutic journey not only effective but fun and rewarding. For young clients facing challenges such as abuse, trauma, or difficulties within the care system, Shelly helps them build emotional resilience and self-confidence, guiding them to see therapy as a positive step towards change.

For adults, Shelly provides a space where therapy becomes a transformative and life-changing experience. She helps adults develop coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues, while also encouraging them to reconnect with themselves. Shelly’s creative approach fosters a sense of discovery and empowerment, allowing clients to experience therapy as an enlightening journey that sparks personal growth and positive change.

Currently undertaking a diploma in Neuro Dramatic Play, Shelly incorporates these techniques to address attachment issues and sensory processing difficulties, providing a well-rounded and engaging therapeutic experience for clients of all ages.

Shelly’s work is not just about addressing emotional challenges—it's about making therapy a positive, uplifting experience that helps clients feel better equipped to face life’s challenges. By combining creativity with deep emotional support, she enables clients to see therapy as a life-changing and empowering process that can lead to lasting emotional wellbeing and personal transformation.