- Evidence-informed care
- Practical goal setting
- Warm listening
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shimana draws on four years of professional experience working across private, statutory and voluntary settings to help people navigate emotional difficulties and life changes.
She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety and low mood, along with relationship and interpersonal difficulties. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, stress and issues linked to self-esteem and identity. The profile lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the areas she addresses.
Shimana combines several evidence-informed approaches to shape each session. She uses elements of cognitive behavioural work to look at thinking patterns, and client-centred listening to understand a person’s experience. She also draws on attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and connection are central to the difficulty.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Shimana helps people set clear goals, try out new ways of responding, and reflect on what works in everyday life. She seeks to make the process straightforward and respectful, keeping language plain and actions realistic.
Her background includes running therapeutic services and developing bespoke care in varied organisations. That experience informs an adaptable style that suits people who want structured help alongside compassionate listening.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with difficult life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships affect how people relate now, which can help when connection and trust are part of the difficulty.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process means sessions can change over time as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into days with work or caregiving, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins when life gets busy. Some approaches lend themselves to short practical exercises, while others focus on talking and reflecting; the therapist will match methods to each person's goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety and stress along with relationship and interpersonal difficulties. The profile also lists trauma and coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the concerns she addresses.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions combine practical techniques with empathic listening. Expect goal-focused work alongside space to talk through feelings and experiences.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience delivering therapeutic services in private, statutory and voluntary settings.
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 practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary 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 together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.