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Shimana Cassie, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive clinical psychotherapist for everyday struggles

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About Shimana

Shimana Cassie is a counsellor and clinical psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings four years of professional experience to her work. Shimana aims to make the first step easier for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She creates a calm space where feelings and worries can be talked through without judgement.

Background and approach

Sessions centre on what matters most to the person in front of her, whether that is reducing anxiety, easing depression, coping with trauma, or improving relationships. Shimana draws on a range of well-known methods to shape each plan.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live in line with their values, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centred ways of working to keep the person’s experience at the heart of therapy.

She has supported people with a wide set of concerns, including stress, self-esteem, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, parenting pressures, and identity questions such as LGBT matters. Shimana also works with more complex presentations like bipolar symptoms, trauma and compassion fatigue. People who come to Shimana often want clear, steady support and practical steps they can use between sessions.

She offers collaborative work that balances talking, reflection and simple tasks to try in daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

What Shimana works with

Everything Shimana lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Shimana is listed here; the rest shows what else Shimana works with.

Approaches Shimana lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication, which can help with intimacy, relationship difficulties and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods might fit your goals and preferences and then try them together. That way the plan can change if something isn’t helping, and the person remains central to decisions about pace and focus.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to homework tasks and practical exercises that work well across distance, and the therapist will help tailor each session to what fits your routine and needs.
Questions

Questions people ask about Shimana

What kinds of problems does Shimana help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career questions, and LGBT-related concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining talking, reflection and practical tasks. She focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of clinical experience working in personal, statutory and voluntary settings and has worked with a wide range of presentations and needs.

Which professional credential does she hold?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can sessions be offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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