- Direct and warm
- Goal focused
- BACP member
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 has four years of clinical experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and want practical help to manage day-to-day life.
Shimana aims to make the therapy room calm and straightforward. She encourages clear conversation about what is happening now and what a person hopes to change. Her manner is warm and direct, and she focuses on what can be done between sessions as well as during them.
Her work covers common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties, alongside issues like trauma, grief, addiction and long-term health challenges. She also supports people with self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, career pressures and parenting strain. The focus is on practical steps to reduce distress and rebuild routine when life feels knocked off course.
Shimana draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-informed work. She adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions often involve setting small goals and trying out new ways of coping between meetings.
Her background includes private, statutory and voluntary sector practice. That range informs a down-to-earth approach that aims to fit therapy into everyday life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Shimana aims to make the therapy room calm and straightforward. She encourages clear conversation about what is happening now and what a person hopes to change. Her manner is warm and direct, and she focuses on what can be done between sessions as well as during them.
Her work covers common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties, alongside issues like trauma, grief, addiction and long-term health challenges. She also supports people with self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, career pressures and parenting strain. The focus is on practical steps to reduce distress and rebuild routine when life feels knocked off course.
Shimana draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-informed work. She adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions often involve setting small goals and trying out new ways of coping between meetings.
Her background includes private, statutory and voluntary sector practice. That range informs a down-to-earth approach that aims to fit therapy into everyday life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion 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 violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with long-term health or life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce worry, improve sleep and shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people in understanding and expressing emotions more clearly to improve close relationships and reduce interpersonal distress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels right, try methods tailored to personal goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process where preferences and practical needs shape the choices made in sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online therapy can help fit support into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. It can also make it simpler to follow practice tasks between sessions and to use materials or exercises during meetings without moving between locations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical with a focus on clear conversation and small, doable steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of clinical experience across private, statutory and voluntary settings, which informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.