- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT techniques
- BACP registered
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a Clinical Psychotherapist and counsellor with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Shimana works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties, as well as trauma, addiction and issues around self-esteem.
She draws on several practical approaches when planning sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs how she looks at emotions and attachment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to address thinking patterns and to build helpful day-to-day coping skills.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Shimana listens for patterns in how feelings and behaviours link together. She then works with each person to try different ways of responding, practising new skills in small steps.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. These include grief, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress and career or life transitions. Additional areas noted include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, neurodiversity concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Shimana combines talking approaches with mindful strategies and activity-based tasks where they suit the client. Her aim is to help people notice unhelpful cycles and try alternatives that feel manageable. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concern and what they hope to change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on noticing and naming emotions and how they affect relationships and attachment. In short sessions it helps people identify strong feelings and the patterns that keep them stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical exercises to accept difficult thoughts and to act toward chosen values, useful for anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and aims to help people try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match EFT, ACT or attachment work to someone’s current situation and aims.
Session formats are not specified on the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins or audio-only time when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals will explain the practical steps for joining a session and any tech needs before the first meeting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as trauma, addictions, grief and self-esteem.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in private, statutory and voluntary settings.
What are her credentials 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 sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.