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Neill Hughes, BACP

Neill Hughes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy.

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About Neill

Neill Hughes is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. He combines gentle listening with clear strategies to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties. He works in English and offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He brings five years of practice to his work and draws on a mix of approaches to meet different needs. Sessions often focus on reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, improving emotional regulation, and processing past trauma or loss.

Background and approach

He pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and supports people affected by trauma, PTSD and mood disorders. People come to him for help with a wide range of issues. These include anger, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, low self-esteem and career stress.

He also offers guidance around autism and Asperger syndrome related concerns, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, panic and social anxiety. His style is collaborative and strength-based. He encourages clients to set small, achievable goals and to build practical skills between sessions.

Motivational techniques are used to help people find momentum when change feels hard. Neill aims to make the first steps straightforward. He explains options clearly and adapts the work to each person’s pace and preferences.

Working with him combines open listening with focused tools so people can move toward clearer coping and better day-to-day functioning.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	267042	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How online approaches and therapy methods work together

Neill blends a person-centred approach with cognitive behavioural therapy to offer both emotional support and practical tools. Person-centred work focuses on being heard and understood, helping people name difficult feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy targets patterns of thought and behaviour so people can reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits.

He also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy skills for emotional regulation when feelings feel overwhelming. DBT skills help with managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive responses and improving relationships. Together these approaches give a balance of acceptance and change work that can suit many concerns including trauma, panic and mood issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and shape the plan around their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on practical CBT tasks, DBT skills training, or a gentler person-centred pace.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy sessions and when visual cues matter. Phone calls work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support ongoing coaching, brief check-ins and people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Neill help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger. He also helps with relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His work is person-centred and collaborative with practical CBT and DBT skills. Sessions combine listening with techniques to change unhelpful thinking and improve emotional regulation.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of clinical experience working with a broad range of issues including trauma, PTSD, attachment concerns and mood disorders.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He works from the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are delivered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

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