Shimana Cassie, BACP
Experienced psychotherapist focusing on meaningful change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 405568
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- Person-centred
- Practical strategies
- BACP member
About Shimana
Shimana Cassie is a Clinical Psychotherapist and counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is a founding clinical director and has four years of professional practice. Shimana works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain and trauma, and she also names many other concerns she supports, including issues related to ageing and geriatric matters.
Her approach is pragmatic and person-focused. Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental so clients can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings. She uses familiar, evidence-informed methods to shape each person’s plan rather than one fixed model.
Shimana blends several therapeutic ideas to match what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. Mindfulness and present-focused exercises are also part of her toolkit.
In practice she works with individuals on things like low mood, stress, grief, addiction concerns, caregiver strain and life transitions. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains and challenges tied to chronic illness and ageing. The focus is on practical steps and clearer understanding, taken at a person’s pace.
Shimana is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and arrange sessions according to her availability.
Her approach is pragmatic and person-focused. Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental so clients can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings. She uses familiar, evidence-informed methods to shape each person’s plan rather than one fixed model.
Shimana blends several therapeutic ideas to match what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. Mindfulness and present-focused exercises are also part of her toolkit.
In practice she works with individuals on things like low mood, stress, grief, addiction concerns, caregiver strain and life transitions. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains and challenges tied to chronic illness and ageing. The focus is on practical steps and clearer understanding, taken at a person’s pace.
Shimana is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and arrange sessions according to her availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what matters to the person, their goals and how they prefer to work. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. This keeps the process collaborative and responsive to changing needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as this biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to include people who are juggling caregiving, health conditions, or work commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt techniques like ACT, attachment work and client-centred listening to suit remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and trauma-related concerns, plus areas such as ageing and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, combining listening with practical techniques from a mix of therapies to suit each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience and has worked across private, statutory and voluntary settings delivering one-to-one therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
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 does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.