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Shelley Shoaib Le Breton, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Neurodiversity aware
About Shelley
Shelley Shoaib Le Breton is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and parenting strain. Sessions are aimed at practical changes people can notice in day-to-day life.
Shelley draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and psychodynamic thinking. In practice she focuses on helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try different responses, and build steadier coping habits. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters now.
Before counselling work Shelley spent 18 years supporting neurodiverse people as an educator, and that experience informs how she tailors explanations and pacing. She has worked with adults and children on motivation, confidence, and managing stress and anxiety. That background also guides how she responds to concerns about autism and related issues.
Typical topics she addresses include trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD and family-related stress. Shelley also supports people dealing with separation, attachment difficulties, caregiving strain and age-related concerns.
People can expect a practical, step-by-step approach that mixes talking, noticing patterns and trying new ways of reacting. Shelley uses simple tools from CBT alongside reflective work about relationships and past patterns. She invites people to set clear goals and reviews progress in each session.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
CBT is used to map specific thoughts and behaviours that keep a problem going, and then to test simple experiments to change them. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and habitual reactions to stress. Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and closeness, which can help with intimacy and trust issues. Client-centred work focuses on listening closely and making sessions feel directed by the person’s concerns, which supports clearer goal setting and pacing.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Shelley discusses options with each person and decides collaboratively which methods to try based on goals, preferences and how quickly someone wants practical tools. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as needed.
The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people choose a setup that suits them, for example audio-only for lower bandwidth or camera sessions for more face-to-face interaction. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help therapy fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and parenting strain, among many other concerns listed on her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical alternatives that can reduce distress and improve coping.
What professional background does she bring?
Shelley has four years of counselling experience and previously spent 18 years supporting neurodiverse people as an educator.
What credential and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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