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Neill Hughes, BACP

Person-centred therapist specialising in trauma recovery
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Trauma and attachment focus
  • Accepts international clients

About Neill Hughes

Neill Hughes is a BACP-accredited therapist who combines person-centred principles with evidence-based approaches to support people facing trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. He is also a certified schema therapist (ISST), bringing specialist training in working with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, and patterns that can keep people stuck. Neill’s background includes focused training in Trauma-Focused CBT for PTSD, Mentalization-Based Therapy for families, Motivational Interviewing, ADOS-2 assessment for autism, and DBT skills for emotional regulation, giving him practical tools to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.

He works collaboratively and in a client-led way, using motivational and strength-based methods to help people process grief, reduce unhelpful thinking, and build resilience. Neill integrates skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support cognitive change and emotional regulation, while offering non-directive person-centred counselling for clients navigating difficult life events. He also provides parental support and guidance and has experience supporting people with autism and attachment-related concerns.

Neill holds a first-class BA Hons in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from Middlesex University and achieved top marks in his CBT certificate and diploma accredited through the University of the West of Scotland. He recognises that starting therapy can feel daunting and aims to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where talking about what is troubling you can lead to clarity, insight, and meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Neill Hughes have?

Neill Hughes has five years of professional experience providing therapeutic support.

Is Neill Hughes a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds BACP accreditation. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Neill Hughes provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Neill Hughes located?

Neill is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Neill Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Neill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Neill Hughes work with international clients?

Yes. Neill works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Neill Hughes 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 and online support

Neill uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where people are listened to and helped to explore their own goals and values - an approach that can be especially helpful for grief, life changes, and improving self-understanding. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Neill employs Trauma-Focused techniques to address the effects of traumatic experiences and support recovery from PTSD and complex trauma.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Neill works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the mix of person-centred support, CBT skills, and trauma-focused work as therapy progresses.



Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments. This range of options increases accessibility and allows therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support even when meeting in person is not possible.

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