- Values-focused support
- Emotion and attachment work
- Ten years experience
About Masamba
Masamba Juster is a counsellor who uses a mix of practical talking approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and major life changes. She works with people facing trauma, grief, depression and problems like sleep or eating difficulties. Masamba writes short, personalised plans and adapts conversations to what each person needs.
She has ten years of professional experience in the UK and is a member of the BACP, which is noted here as BACP. That background informs how she supports people through difficult periods without assuming one fixed method for everyone.
Masamba draws on methods that focus on thoughts, values and emotional bonds to guide sessions. This can include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, clarifying what matters most to a person, and looking at how relationships shape feelings. She aims to keep language direct and practical so people can use ideas between sessions.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns such as addiction, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver stress, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people working through adoption, attachment questions and ageing matters.
Masamba encourages a steady, collaborative pace. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and helps people set realistic goals. The plan and pace are shaped by the person attending, and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
She has ten years of professional experience in the UK and is a member of the BACP, which is noted here as BACP. That background informs how she supports people through difficult periods without assuming one fixed method for everyone.
Masamba draws on methods that focus on thoughts, values and emotional bonds to guide sessions. This can include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, clarifying what matters most to a person, and looking at how relationships shape feelings. She aims to keep language direct and practical so people can use ideas between sessions.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns such as addiction, compassion fatigue, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver stress, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people working through adoption, attachment questions and ageing matters.
Masamba encourages a steady, collaborative pace. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and helps people set realistic goals. The plan and pace are shaped by the person attending, and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps towards them, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with chronic illness. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that maintain problems like worry or sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and can be helpful for intimacy and connection difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the person and together decide which fits the goals, preferences and day-to-day life. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so sessions remain relevant and practical.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work on emotional goals into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports working with someone when you are not in the same country, with appointments arranged around time zones and availability.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Masamba help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus issues such as addiction, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career stress.
What therapy style does she use?
The approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused methods to suit the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
Masamba has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any time-zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Masamba?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.