- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Multicultural issues
About Shamma
Shamma Khatun is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, bereavement, trauma and identity concerns. Shamma speaks English and Bengali and has experience with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
She uses a client-centred, humanistic way of working. That means she listens closely and treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on the client's experience, feelings and values rather than on labels or quick fixes.
Shamma has worked in a range of settings, including a high school with young adults, a charity supporting people adjusting after changing faith, and a hospice supporting bereaved clients. Those roles have shaped her experience with grief, faith issues and cultural sensitivities that can feel difficult to talk about.
In practical terms she aims to respect a person's independence and to work collaboratively on the changes they want. People can expect careful listening, open discussion about goals, and space to reflect on identity, relationships and life transitions.
She pays particular attention to problems that often come up in early adulthood - feeling stuck after study, relationship changes, career uncertainty and loneliness. Shamma also supports people dealing with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, self-harm thoughts, and concerns tied to shame or cultural taboo.
To begin a conversation she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How her client-centred approach works online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the client at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects back what is said and follows the client's pace. This way of working helps with issues like identity confusion, grief and relationship questions because it focuses on the client's own perspective and values.Working this way online is collaborative. The counsellor and client will review what works and adjust the approach as they go. Deciding which techniques to use is a shared process, based on the client's goals, preferences and the practical realities of their life.
The profile does not list explicit session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into study or work routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support people who live abroad, since international clients are accepted, but check the available session types and times when you start the matching process.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and identity concerns among other issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred, humanistic approach that focuses on listening and understanding how the client sees their life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience working across settings such as a high school, a faith support charity and a hospice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the information in her profile.
How do sessions work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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