Shelley Mclean, BACP

Shelley Mclean is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to support people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues with self esteem and mild depression. She works in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience to her practice. Shelley aims to meet people where they are and tailor conversations so clients feel heard and respected.

She combines different therapeutic techniques to suit each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone. That flexible approach is used to help with grief, parenting concerns, career strain, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship difficulties including feelings of jealousy. Sessions are shaped around the issues a person brings and the goals they want to reach.

Shelley emphasises a compassionate and sensitive style. She focuses on building a steady working relationship and on practical steps that can be practised between conversations. This often includes learning ways to manage panic symptoms, reduce isolation, and cope with major life changes such as separation or bereavement.

People who have experienced attachment difficulties, adoption or foster care issues, domestic violence, or dissociation can expect a calm, patient pace. Shelley also addresses multicultural concerns and the emotional effects of guilt or emptiness. Her work includes supporting those navigating non-monogamous relationship arrangements and the particular challenges they can present.

If someone is thinking about starting therapy the first step is straightforward. They complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability, using the platform subscription model which can be cancelled at any time.

How integrative techniques translate to online support

Integrative counselling blends ideas from several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the person in front of the counsellor. One common element is cognitive-behavioural work, which looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, panic or low mood. Another frequent strand is trauma-informed care, which focuses on pacing, safety and grounding skills to reduce distress from past abuse or overwhelming events.

Finding the right blend is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose approaches that fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, trying options, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It also lets someone access a BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom from further away, which can help when relocating or living abroad.