- Warm and direct
- Evidence-informed methods
- Goal-oriented support
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP member and has four years of practice experience. She greets people warmly and aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable and humane.
Shimana draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape each session. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based approaches, and Client-Centred methods to tailor an individual plan. This means she adapts what happens in the room to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script.
Sessions typically focus on practical ways to reduce distress and improve everyday coping. She helps people work through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, codependency and other common struggles. She also supports people facing life changes, grief, caregiver strain and issues linked to neurodiversity.
Her style is warm, direct and collaborative. Shimana aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to try new ways of responding to old patterns.
Shimana’s background includes work across private, statutory and voluntary settings. She describes her practice as personalised and responsive, shaped by what each person brings rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to act in ways that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships influence current emotional responses and can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, relationship patterns and codependency.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their concerns, goals and preferences and will recommend methods that seem to fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use methods such as ACT exercises, thought records from CBT or attachment-focused conversations in a way that suits their schedule and daily routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and related issues such as codependency and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals and tries methods that fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical practice experience across private, statutory and voluntary settings.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.