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Shimana Cassie, BACP

Experienced counsellor for mood and relationships

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Shimana

Shimana Cassie is a counsellor and clinical psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of experience working in personal, statutory and voluntary settings. She aims to make the first step easier for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship pain.

Her sessions focus on listening and helping people find practical ways to feel steadier.

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Background and approach

She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural work, emotionally-focused methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking and person-centred care. The aim is to build a plan that fits each person rather than using one fixed method. Shimana often supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and identity questions, including LGBT concerns.

She also helps with sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with major life changes. Phobias are listed among the concerns she addresses. In the room she keeps things straightforward and respectful.

Conversations move at the client’s pace and focus on what feels most important right now. Practical skills, emotional understanding and clearer goals are common outcomes of the work. People can expect to look at patterns that keep difficulties going and try small changes between sessions.

The work can include short-term problem solving, longer therapeutic exploration, or a mix of both depending on the person’s needs.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice hard thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance or low mood get in the way of living the way someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and sleep. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on uncovering and reshaping emotional responses in relationship or attachment difficulties to help people feel more connected and supported.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and pick methods together with the client based on current needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be tried, reviewed and adjusted over time to suit how someone responds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a short break in a busy day, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family and travel commitments while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Shimana help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Other concerns listed include trauma, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, and phobias.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine talking with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural, emotionally-focused, acceptance and commitment and person-centred approaches. The aim is to match methods to what the person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working across personal, statutory and voluntary services. That background informs how she plans therapy with each person.
What credentials and location are recorded for this counsellor?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as formats for online work.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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