- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Blended family issues
About Shamma
Shamma Khatun is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and stress. Her experience includes supporting those dealing with parental and family pressures and life changes.
She focuses on bereavement and identity crises that can lead to despair or deep questioning. She has worked in a hospice with bereaved clients and in schools with young adults. She has also supported people adapting after a change in faith and navigating sensitive cultural concerns.
In sessions she places the client at the centre and listens without judgement. She describes counselling as a way to understand how someone sees their life, rather than imposing an interpretation. This approach helps people talk through feelings and consider different ways forward.
She pays particular attention to issues that are often hard to speak about, such as shame, faith conflicts and cultural expectations. She also works with concerns like abandonment, communication problems and blended family issues when they come up in individual work.
Shamma values straightforward exchanges and respects a person's autonomy. She follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. To start, a short questionnaire and a first session are used to identify what matters most and plan the next steps.
How Client-Centred ways of working translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's view of their life. The counsellor aims to reflect what someone says, support their autonomy and help them make sense of feelings such as grief, identity questions or family stress. This approach suits people who want an exploratory, non-directive style of support.Shamma will work with clients to find the approach that fits best. That means discussing goals, preferred ways of working and practical needs together. The choice of techniques and pacing is decided collaboratively, and can be adjusted as needs change over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting appointments around work and family life. Online work can reduce travel time and make short check-ins simpler to arrange. Please confirm the current session options before booking to make sure the format offered matches what you need.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as abandonment, communication problems and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client's perspective rather than giving direct advice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience, including work in a hospice and with young adults in a school setting.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.