Shelly Thomas-Baines, NCPS
Shelly Thomas-Baines helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.
About Shelly
Shelly Thomas-Baines helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Shelly offers calm, respectful support and works to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
She draws on client-centred principles, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed.
Background and approach
Trauma-focused methods are applied when difficult past events affect day-to-day life. Shelly has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with people.
She explains things plainly and checks in about progress as therapy continues. People may come to Shelly with a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas listed. These include abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, blended family matters, chronic pain or illness, caring responsibilities, cancer-related worries, codependency, commitment concerns, and divorce or separation.
The work aims to make everyday life easier to manage. Sessions are shaped around what a person says they need. Shelly emphasises practical steps alongside emotional processing, helping people build coping skills, improve confidence, and handle change.
Her style is warm and patient, and she supports people as they try different ways to move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-02867 | July 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 Shelly works with
Everything Shelly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shelly lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills that reduce the hold of anxious or painful thoughts. These exercises can help with stress, low mood, and building tolerance for difficult feelings.
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how distressing events shape current reactions and relationships. It provides paced ways to process memories and learn new strategies for feeling safer day to day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as fitting sessions around work, avoiding travel, or using phone calls when internet bandwidth is limited. Video calls are well suited to deeper conversational work, while live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins and ongoing tools between sessions. Phone sessions can be a good option for a quieter, less visual check-in. These options aim to make it easier to attend regularly and keep therapy consistent.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Shelly support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are person-centred and led by what the client needs. She mixes practical coping strategies with reflective conversation and gentle mindfulness exercises.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shelly has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience shapes how she tailors sessions and sets achievable goals with people.
What are Shelly's credentials and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently taking international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Shelly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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