Shimana Cassie

Shimana Cassie is a counsellor and clinical psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she brings four years of clinical experience to her work. She welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about the next steps.

Shimana specialises in areas such as depression, anxiety, low mood, relationships and trauma, and she also supports people facing issues like stress, self-esteem and addiction. She uses a blend of approaches to suit each person, rather than one set method. Sessions tend to focus on what you want to change and on practical steps that feel achievable.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She aims to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgement. The aim is to help people make sense of their experiences and to try new ways of coping between sessions.

Shimana draws on methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape an individual plan. Which approaches are used will depend on the person and the problem they bring. She explains options clearly and works alongside clients to decide what to try.

People seeking support for specific concerns such as grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, parenting stress or career strain can expect practical, step-by-step work. If you are unsure whether this is a match, Shimana encourages prospective clients to begin with the short matching process and an initial conversation to see if it feels right.

Approaches that guide online work and choice of method

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and motivation-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, and it can help when relationships or intimacy are a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options, listen to your goals and preferences, and agree together what to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Confirm what session formats are offered before booking to match your needs. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel time or making it easier to schedule short check-ins during a workday. Others value being able to continue therapy when relocating within the same country. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists with Shimana's approaches, routinely adapt exercises and conversation-based tools so they work well in an online setting.