Shanni Hurton

Shanni Hurton is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapies to help people feel steadier. She uses straightforward approaches to tackle stress, anxiety, grief and trauma so people can find clearer ways forward.

She works in an integrative way, drawing on cognitive behavioural methods, solution-focused techniques and trauma-informed practices. That means sessions can include looking at unhelpful thought patterns, setting small achievable goals, and processing difficult experiences at a pace that suits the person.

Shanni has 16 years of experience and is a member of the National Counselling Society, NCPS. She follows the society's ethical framework and brings an open, non-judgemental manner to sessions. This helps people feel heard and respected while they talk through painful or confusing issues.

In practice she helps with a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy questions, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and anger. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and life changes such as separation or midlife reassessment.

Her style is collaborative and steady. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what has led to the present difficulty. People leave with clearer options, small actions to try, and ways to build on what is already working.

How talking therapies like CBT and solution-focused work online

Shanni uses methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques in her online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused work concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals to build momentum and identify what already helps.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, then agree a plan that fits the person's needs. That collaborative process means the approach can shift as progress is made or new themes emerge.

Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by making it easier to book sessions around work, reduce travel time, and choose shorter or longer check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing momentum between face-to-face appointments for those who already have local care, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and steady progress.