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Shimana Cassie, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Shimana Cassie is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of clinical experience to her work. Shimana focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma.

Shimana takes a straightforward, person-centred approach. She aims to make sessions approachable and calm. Conversations are driven by the client's concerns and practical steps are agreed together.

Her background includes work in personal, statutory and voluntary services.

Background and approach

This variety has given experience with many different presentations and life situations. She draws on several methods to match what each person needs. Common issues Shimana supports include stress, low self-esteem, grief, addictions and intimacy-related concerns.

She also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career worries and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and carer stress. Therapy sessions may use elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, among others.

Shimana aims to blend these approaches into a plan that fits the person sitting in front of her. Her style is calm and collaborative. She encourages honest conversation and practical goal-setting.

The emphasis is on small, manageable steps that build resilience over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small, meaningful actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It usually involves practical exercises and simple skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits, useful for stress, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods together with the client. This collaborative process helps choose what fits best with someone’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexibility around work or caring commitments.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to meet with a registered or accredited professional from different locations. The focus stays on practical skills, emotional support and clear next steps, just as it would in face-to-face work.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Shimana works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports people facing relationship difficulties, grief, addictions and self-esteem issues.
What is the therapeutic style during sessions?
Sessions are person centred and collaborative, with a calm and straightforward tone. Techniques are chosen to fit the client's needs and may include mindfulness and cognitive approaches.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has four years of clinical experience working across personal, statutory and voluntary settings. That variety has exposed her to many presentations and helped shape a flexible approach.
What credentials and location are noted?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Clients can pick the format that best fits their routine and comfort level.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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