- ACT informed
- Attachment ideas
- Client-centred work
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a Clinical Psychotherapist and counsellor with four years of professional experience. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom. Her listed concerns include anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and blended family issues among many others.
She draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Shimana mixes methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking and client-centred practice. She explains options in plain terms and helps people choose what feels most useful for them.
Sessions focus on what people are dealing with right now. She talks through feelings, patterns and behaviours and works on small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Conversations can include relationship strains, coping with life changes, grief, work stress and difficulties with intimacy.
Her background includes work across private, statutory and voluntary services. That experience informs how she shapes short- and longer-term plans with people. She aims to respond to each person’s situation rather than use the same blueprint for everyone.
Shimana lists a wide range of additional areas she can address, from parenting and communication problems to issues such as addiction, ADHD and chronic illness. If a reader is unsure whether a concern fits, she suggests a brief initial match to find the right focus and approach.
Therapeutic approaches you may use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being pushed around by them. It often focuses on values and small actions that move someone towards what matters, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship stress.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness. It can be useful when loyalty conflicts, separation or trust issues are disrupting current relationships.
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s own pace and understanding. The therapist listens without steering and supports people to make sense of their experience and decide what to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and make collaborative choices based on the person’s goals and preferences. That means trying a method for a few sessions and checking whether it helps, then adjusting as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use different formats, so checking which formats are offered helps arrange sessions that suit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, self-esteem, grief and blended family issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking and client-centred methods to shape sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working across private, statutory and voluntary services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I see her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and starting steps organised?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and 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.