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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Faith and cultural issues
About Shamma
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. Shamma Khatun works mainly with stress, anxiety, bereavement and identity concerns using a client-centred, humanistic approach. She speaks English and Bengali and has worked in school, hospice and community settings.
Khatun places the person at the centre of counselling. She listens closely to how people describe their lives and avoids interpreting them for the client. Sessions focus on hearing the client's view of their difficulties and exploring what feels important to change.
She has particular experience supporting people through bereavement and identity crises. That includes work with those facing faith changes and cultural concerns that can cause shame or isolation. Past roles have included counselling young adults in a high school and supporting bereaved people at a hospice.
The approach is straightforward and relational. Khatun aims to respect clients' autonomy and to work with their priorities rather than giving life advice. She encourages people to name how they feel about their life now and how they would like it to be.
Practical issues such as communication problems, parenting strain, relationship conflict, and career stress are commonly discussed. She also sees people coping with trauma, self-harm thoughts, seasonal mood shifts, and compassion fatigue. The counselling follows the BACP ethical framework.
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Client-Centred work and remote counselling
The core method she uses is Client-Centred Therapy. That means the counsellor focuses on listening to how the client sees their life and supports them to find their own insights. This approach is useful for grief, identity questions, relationship and cultural concerns.She also draws on humanistic principles that emphasise personal autonomy and respect. Sessions tend to prioritise the client's perspective and pace, which can help when addressing complex emotions like shame or loss.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with clients and adapt the approach collaboratively. Together they decide which topics and techniques fit the client's aims and comfort.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Registered and accredited professionals commonly offer a range of practical arrangements to make sessions manageable alongside daily responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, bereavement, identity crises and relationship and parenting difficulties, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work follows Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening to how the client describes their life and prioritising the client's perspective.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience, including roles in a high school, a hospice and community counselling settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling an initial session.
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