Nick Shepley, BACP
Addictions therapist blending CBT and MI
- Addictions recovery
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Works with international clients
About Nick Shepley
Nick Shepley, BACP, is an addictions therapist with seven years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of challenges. He supports individuals dealing with addiction, mood difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and the everyday stresses that can make life feel overwhelming. The BACP credential indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
He approaches therapy from a collaborative, person-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to identify practical strategies and longer-term insights. Nick draws on cognitive approaches and motivational interviewing alongside humanistic principles to help clients build skills, increase motivation for change, and make sense of past experiences that continue to influence the present.
Nick has accompanied many people through recovery and personal growth, emphasising strengths and workable solutions rather than judgment. His practice also addresses related concerns such as body image, codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, parental and fatherhood matters, and intimacy-related difficulties. He aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their goals and take steps toward meaningful change.
He approaches therapy from a collaborative, person-centered stance, believing that each person is the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to identify practical strategies and longer-term insights. Nick draws on cognitive approaches and motivational interviewing alongside humanistic principles to help clients build skills, increase motivation for change, and make sense of past experiences that continue to influence the present.
Nick has accompanied many people through recovery and personal growth, emphasising strengths and workable solutions rather than judgment. His practice also addresses related concerns such as body image, codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, parental and fatherhood matters, and intimacy-related difficulties. He aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their goals and take steps toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nick Shepley have?
He has 7 years of experience.
Is Nick Shepley a registered therapist?
Yes. He is a member of the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nick Shepley provide therapy?
English.
Where is Nick Shepley located?
United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nick Shepley as my therapist?
You can work with Nick Shepley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nick Shepley work with international clients?
Yes, Nick Shepley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nick Shepley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Nick Shepley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people navigate change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or disrupted sleep. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonconfrontational method that helps people explore their ambivalence about change and strengthen their own motivation, which can be especially helpful for addictions and habit-driven difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nick works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and tailors techniques accordingly. Registered professionals and therapists often blend methods to suit the individual rather than using a single fixed model.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow ongoing support from a trained therapist without the need for travel, and can make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.