Shamma Khatun, BACP
Shamma Khatun is a humanistic counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people untangle difficult feelings.
About Shamma
Shamma Khatun is a humanistic counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people untangle difficult feelings. She works in English and Bengali and draws on six years of experience supporting people with grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. She focuses on bereavement and identity issues that can feel overwhelming.
She also responds to faith-related crises and culturally sensitive concerns that can carry shame or stigma. Shamma aims to create a calm space where people can talk without judgement.
Background and approach
Her way of working puts the person in the lead. She listens carefully and reflects back what she hears so people can find their own perspective. Sessions aim to increase clarity about feelings and to identify small changes that matter.
Previous roles include work in a hospice supporting bereaved people, counselling young adults in a high school setting, and supporting people adjusting after changing faith. These experiences inform her practice with people facing loss, cultural adjustment and questions of meaning. Shamma is a BACP member, which reflects her adherence to professional standards.
She offers conversations by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first session according to availability.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379256 | March 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shamma lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Shamma names
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Client-centred care online and how it helps
Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judging, reflects what is heard and helps people discover their own answers. This approach can be useful for grief, identity questions, anxiety and relationship concerns because it focuses on what matters to the individual.Shamma's humanistic outlook supports exploration of values and meaning. That makes it a good fit for people facing faith crises, cultural challenges or existential questions. She works collaboratively to decide which ways of working feel most helpful for each person.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shamma will talk with people about their goals, preferences and day-to-day life, and together they will choose how to proceed. This collaborative planning helps ensure sessions match what someone needs at the time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is good for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles, and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What problems does Shamma help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises client-centred therapy, focusing on listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers and make meaningful changes.
How long has she been practising?
Shamma has six years of counselling experience, including work in a hospice, a high school and community support settings.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali, and she can work with people internationally.
In what formats can sessions take place?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start sessions with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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