- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Adoption and foster care
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has four years of practice and brings a calm, straightforward approach to sessions. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and helps them take practical steps forward.
Shimana focuses on problems such as depression, anxiety, low mood, relationships and trauma. She also works with issues like stress, self-esteem, addiction, grief and difficulties with sleep and eating. Her listed additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns and care-related stress among others.
Her way of working draws on well-known therapeutic methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred approaches. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed formula.
In the room she aims to make conversations straightforward and free from judgement. The focus is on practical steps and understanding what matters to the individual. People often leave with clearer choices and small, achievable actions to try between meetings.
Shimana is a BACP member, which is listed as BACP in her credentials. She has experience across private, statutory and voluntary settings and describes creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps people who feel stuck by encouraging small, values-driven steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people understand patterns that cause pain or distance.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit best. Over the first sessions she will check in and adapt the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Please confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work through transitions or busy periods while keeping the focus on progress and everyday steps.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Shimana works with depression, anxiety, low mood and trauma as well as stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, addictions and grief among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and person-centred, combining practical strategies with listening and reflection to help people make changes.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of clinical practice and experience across private, statutory and voluntary services, working with a range of presentations.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.