Neill Hughes, BACP
Neill Hughes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Neill
Neill Hughes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of clinical experience to sessions. He aims to help people feel heard and to make practical changes in everyday life.
Neill keeps sessions straightforward and client-led. He helps people talk through grief, anger, relationship strain, anxiety and depression. He also supports those facing trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, sleep and eating difficulties, and parenting stress.
Background and approach
His work draws on CBT and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to reduce unhelpful thinking and to build emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing techniques help people find their own reasons to change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are affecting day-to-day life.
Neill has experience supporting people with attachment concerns, feelings of abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and with obsessive or compulsive behaviours. He also addresses mood disorders, panic, self-harm, sexual assault and issues around intimacy and jealousy. Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
He aims for a calm, non-judgemental tone and a collaborative pace. Practical goals and small, repeatable steps are central to his approach. People starting work with Neill are invited to choose a session format that fits their routine.
He uses a mix of talk-based and skills-focused work so people leave with tools they can use between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 267042 | April 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Neill works with
Everything Neill lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Neill lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical tools to change them. In online sessions this can include homework, thought records and short behavioural experiments discussed over video or text.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills emphasise emotional regulation, distress tolerance and mindful awareness. These skills can be practised in sessions and reviewed afterwards using messages or worksheets between appointments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Neill will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences. This is a shared process and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or ongoing encouragement between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. Neill also works with problems such as sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, and intimacy-related worries.
What is the therapy style like?
Work is largely person-centred and client-led, combined with practical CBT and DBT skills. Sessions typically focus on talking things through and developing coping strategies.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Neill has five years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and mood disorders.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?
Neill is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
Which languages are supported and can I join from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How do fees and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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