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Neill Hughes

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am an Accredited and Registered Person-Centred and CBT Therapist (BACP Accredited), as well as a Certified Schema Therapist (ISST) with extensive experience in working with complex trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, and autism. I also support clients dealing with anxiety, anger, and depression.
My training includes:
• Mentalization-Based Therapy for Families (MBT-F)
• CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT for PTSD (Anna Freud Centre)
• ADOS-2 Assessment Training (Autism)
• Motivational Interviewing (Tavistock & Portman)
I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate change, process grief, overcome trauma, build resilience, and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. I also provide parental support and guidance.
My approach is client-led, motivational, and strength-based, tailored to help individuals achieve their personal goals. I draw on skills from CBT and DBT to support emotional regulation and cognitive change. For those navigating difficult life events, I offer a non-directive counselling approach that supports healing through acceptance, insight, and self-compassion.
I understand that beginning therapy can feel daunting. However, having a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space to explore your experiences can be a powerful turning point. Talking about what’s troubling you can help normalise your experience, offer clarity, and support meaningful and lasting change.

I hold a first class degree in BA Hons in Person-Centred counselling and psychotherapy, (Middlesex University) and went onto receive an A in both my certificate and Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (accredited through the University of the West of Scotland UWS). I have completed training in Motivational Interviewing at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
Due to my background in working with trauma I completed training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills (DBT) and training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (TF-CBT) throught the Anna Frued Center.
Most recently I completed the training in Mentalization Based Therapy for families (MBT-F)(Anna Frued centre) and I am a certified Schema Therapist (ISST).
It can be a very difficult decision for some clients to seek support but often this can be life changing and I look forward to supporting on this journey.

Years Experience: 5
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Male
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: BACP #267042 exp 2026-04-16
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger, Depression, Addictions, Family, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Self esteem, Career, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Male therapist, Non-religious
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Neill Hughes

Person-centred and CBT therapist
  • Trauma and PTSD specialist
  • Anxiety and depression support
  • Parental guidance available

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About

Neill Hughes is an accredited and registered person-centred and CBT therapist, BACP accredited, and a certified Schema Therapist (ISST) with five years of clinical experience. He has extensive experience working with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, attachment-related difficulties, and autistic clients, and he also supports people living with anxiety, anger and depression.

His formal training includes Mentalization-Based Therapy for Families (MBT-F), CBT and trauma-focused CBT for PTSD via the Anna Freud Centre, ADOS-2 assessment training for autism, and Motivational Interviewing training at the Tavistock and Portman. He has additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and trauma-focused CBT through the Anna Freud Centre.

Neill works collaboratively with clients to facilitate change, process grief, address trauma, build resilience and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns. He offers parental support and guidance and draws on skills from cognitive behavioural therapy and DBT to assist with emotional regulation and cognitive change.

His approach is client-led, motivational and strength-based, tailored to help individuals reach their personal goals. For people facing difficult life events he also provides a non-directive counselling approach that supports healing through acceptance, insight and self-compassion.

Neill holds a first-class BA (Hons) in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy from Middlesex University and achieved an A for both his certificate and diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy accredited through the University of the West of Scotland. Given the challenges many face when starting therapy, he aims to offer a safe, accepting and non-judgmental space in which talking about what is troubling you can help normalise the experience, bring clarity and support meaningful, lasting change.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 5
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: Yes

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  • License: BACP #267042 exp 2026-04-16

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How much experience does Neill Hughes have?

Neill Hughes has 5 years of experience in providing therapy services.

In which languages does Neill Hughes provide therapy?

Neill Hughes provides therapy in English.

Where is Neill Hughes located?

Neill Hughes is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Neill Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Neill Hughes through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Neill Hughes work with international clients?

Neill Hughes does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Neill Hughes cost?

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