Nick Shepley, BACP
Nick Shepley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience.
- Addictions
- Eating disorders
- Self Esteem
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About Nick
Nick Shepley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, low mood, anxiety and self-esteem issues. He also supports those coping with relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and career stress.
Nick sees therapy as a collaborative process. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through thoughts, feelings and behaviours. He treats the person as the expert in their life and helps them find their own solutions.
Background and approach
In sessions he draws on a mix of practical tools and reflective conversation. That can mean looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, clarifying what motivates change, and mapping life stories that shape how someone feels now. The work is tailored to the issue in front of the person, from drug and alcohol addiction to eating issues and intimacy-related concerns.
Nick has a broad focus that includes attachment and abandonment wounds, body image and codependency, as well as anger, hoarding and fatherhood concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, domestic violence, infidelity and compassion fatigue. The aim is to help people notice strengths and take manageable steps forward.
Sessions are offered in English and can suit people dealing with sleep problems, stress, career crossroads or major life change. Nick uses a mixture of short-term, goal-focused work alongside deeper exploration when that feels right for the person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383088 | June 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nick works with
Everything Nick lists, in their own terms.
- 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 Nick lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. This approach focuses on building motivation and commitment, which is useful for addictions, substance use and making lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nick will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and agree together what to try first. Some people prefer short, solution-focused work while others benefit from exploring life story and attachment patterns over time, and he adapts the plan as the work progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be easier on low-bandwidth connections or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, day-to-day support and people who prefer writing to speaking.
Registered or accredited professionals can provide effective help through these formats, making it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What issues can be discussed in sessions?
Nick works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, eating and food-related issues, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship matters. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, parenting pressures and work-related stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
His approach combines practical techniques and reflective conversation. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, boosting motivation for change and looking at personal narratives that influence current behaviour.
What background and experience does he bring?
Nick has seven years of professional experience working in addictions and related mental health areas. He has helped people address issues such as codependency, attachment concerns and substance use.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Nick offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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