Counsellor profile
Shimana Cassie, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online counselling options- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness
About Shimana
Counsellor and psychotherapist, BACP member, with four years' experience supporting people in the United Kingdom. Shimana Cassie offers help for depression, anxiety, low mood, relationship and trauma-related concerns among other issues.
Shimana trained and practises using an integrative approach. She draws on client-centred methods and cognitive-behavioural ideas, along with attachment and emotionally focused perspectives. This lets her work in straightforward ways that fit what a person needs in the room.
Sessions focus on talking through current problems and practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulties. She aims to help people notice patterns in thinking, feeling and relating, and to try alternative responses. The work can include simple mindfulness exercises and looking at how relationships affect wellbeing.
Her background includes work across private, statutory and voluntary services. That range has informed how she plans care with each person rather than following one fixed method. She describes her practice as case by case and designs sessions to suit each person’s situation.
Shimana is the founding clinical director of a London clinic and brings clinical experience from different settings. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP. That is the professional body listed in her details.
People considering talking to her are encouraged to think about what they want from sessions. The first meeting is used to outline concerns, discuss approaches, and agree how to move forward. It is practical and focused on what a person wants to change.
Approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them. It uses values-driven goals and small practical steps to change what a person does rather than trying to remove every symptom. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape how someone connects with others. It can help when relationship patterns, trust or closeness are causing distress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and try what fits best for the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as sessions progress. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not stated in the biography. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a meeting into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use fewer technical resources such as just audio rather than video. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and emotionally focused work so they work well in remote meetings.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma among other concerns listed in her profile.
What kind of approach does she use?
Her practice is integrative, drawing on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural methods, attachment work and emotionally focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in private, statutory and voluntary settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.