Malini Shummoogum

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Client-Centred approach

About Malini

Malini Shummoogum works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns and self-esteem using a client-centred approach and practical therapies. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 25 years' experience in the UK.

She offers straightforward, one-to-one counselling. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, practical steps. Malini uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy and Solution-Focused work to help with mood, behaviour and everyday coping.

Her background includes many years working with adults from diverse backgrounds. She has supported people with low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma-related concerns and addiction issues. She also addresses specific problems such as body image, guilt and shame, and midlife questions.

In sessions she listens for the patterns that keep problems recurring. Then she helps people try different ways of thinking, feeling and acting. This can involve short-term goal work, mindful practices, or hypnotherapy techniques where appropriate.

People who come for counselling often want clearer communication, less anxiety or better control over impulses. Malini helps identify practical strategies for those aims, and she reviews progress as therapy continues. Sessions are designed to be direct and easy to follow.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's concerns and choices at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens and reflects, helping the person to find their own solutions and set goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety and low mood.

These methods are explored together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust the approach if something is not helpful. Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process based on the person's needs and preferences.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow therapists and clients to use written exercises, guided mindfulness, or structured CBT worksheets during or between sessions to support progress.

Topics Malini lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Systemic Therapy

Questions about Malini

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as a main area of work and is addressed with practical approaches such as CBT and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a client-centred way and also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years' experience working in counselling in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are her sessions offered in?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do her sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.