- 25 years experience
- BACP registered
- Practical approaches
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety and addictions. She also helps with relationship worries and low self-esteem. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to make time for each person's concerns in a calm way.
She uses simple, practical methods to help people feel steadier day to day. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small, achievable steps. Conversations are paced to suit the person, with an emphasis on listening and finding workable options.
Her work draws on client-centred ideas that prioritise the person's view of their life. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and panic. Solution-focused strategies help clients set short-term goals and notice progress quickly.
Mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy are offered as tools for managing stress and grounding during high-anxiety moments. These approaches are presented in straightforward ways and practised during sessions when appropriate.
Malini has supported people through low mood, abandonment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication and control struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life-purpose questions, men's issues, midlife change, mood disorders and narcissism-related difficulties. Her style is collaborative and practical, aiming to help people feel more able to cope and to make the changes they want.
Approaches that suit online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and preferences. It involves the counsellor listening closely and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need space to talk through their feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, panic and low mood by changing thinking patterns and testing out small behavioural changes.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help with stress and panic. These exercises can be practised in sessions and repeated between appointments to build steadiness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients choose which methods to try based on their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
For online work, please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to keep continuity of care when location or schedules change, while the therapist and client agree on the best pace and style for sessions.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Malini support?
She works with stress, anxiety and addictions and addresses relationship problems and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication, control issues and mood concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful and practical. Sessions centre on the client's priorities and on finding small, realistic steps to feel better.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years' experience working in counselling across the United Kingdom with people from diverse backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.