- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred focus
About Shelley
Shelley Shoaib Le Breton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Shelley also supports people dealing with parenting strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns and ADHD.
Before training as a counsellor, Shelley spent 18 years working with neurodiverse people as an educator. That background shapes how she listens and how she notices different ways of thinking. She draws on a mix of approaches so conversations can be direct or more reflective, depending on what a person needs.
In sessions she encourages clients to speak about what feels hardest, including shame, guilt or having to cope alone. Practical thinking and gentle reflection are both used - there may be work on thoughts and behaviours, and on patterns from early attachments that still affect relationships now.
Shelley also helps with life transitions such as divorce, bereavement, retirement and career change. She pays attention to issues like codependency, communication problems and caregiver stress, and she is experienced in supporting adults with autism traits and attachment-related worries.
People usually start by saying what they want to change. From there Shelley and the client agree how to proceed, whether that is short-term practical work or longer conversations about meaning, losses and relationships.
How her approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect trust, closeness and reactions in adult relationships. It can help when shame or abandonment worries make it hard to connect with others. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person find their own understanding of difficult feelings like guilt and low self-worth. Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Shelley and the client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and adjust the way they work as sessions progress. For practicalities, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as none are specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, such as shorter check-ins between commitments, avoiding travel time or choosing not to use video when that helps someone concentrate. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions useful for continuity during life changes, and Shelley will help discuss what suits a person’s routine and goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues and self-esteem concerns. Her practice also covers trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain and ADHD.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed reflection. That means discussing current thoughts and behaviours alongside how past relationships shape present feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has four years of work as a counsellor and 18 years prior experience supporting neurodiverse people as an educator.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Shelley accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.