Shahna Thurston , BACP

Shahna Thurston is an experienced therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings an integrative, evidence-informed approach to counselling and psychotherapy. She holds MBACP (Accred) status and a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy awarded with distinction, and she has built five years of professional practice supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges.

Her work combines humanistic and person-centred values with existential perspectives, drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic and transference-focused techniques, and trauma-informed methods. Shahna has completed specialist training in Janna Fisher trauma work, is certified in DBT, and is planning to complete EMDR training later this year - additions that expand the range of therapeutic tools she offers for healing from complex trauma.

Shahna specialises in supporting people dealing with narcissistic abuse, trauma and CPTSD, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She also works with a wide range of issues including addiction, grief, family and parenting struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career challenges, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her approach integrates mindfulness, experiential work, psychoeducation, and skills-based strategies to help clients manage emotions, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and strengthen resilience.

Shahna creates a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical strategies for change. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey toward greater balance, confidence, and well-being, supporting each person to heal past wounds and move toward the life they want.