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Malini Shummoogum, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on helping people make small changes that improve day-to-day life.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods. That means she notices how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and looks for ways to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques when these fit a person’s goals.
Sessions are conversational and structured. People can expect to talk through current problems, try small exercises, and set clear goals for the weeks ahead. The emphasis is on simple steps that can be practised between meetings.
Her experience includes working with a wide range of life stages and circumstances across the UK. She has supported people coping with issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose and midlife concerns.
She also offers help around men's issues, mood changes and difficulties related to narcissism. Language of work is English. For practical details about sessions and how to begin, prospective clients are asked to use the online matching process to arrange an initial appointment.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online work
Malini uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map how thoughts affect feelings and actions, then to test small behavioural or thinking changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it breaks problems into specific, manageable steps.She also works in a client-centred way, which means listening carefully to what matters to the person and using that to shape each session. Hypnotherapy is offered as a complementary tool when someone is interested in deeper relaxation or habit change; it is used alongside conversation and practical exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, and together they decide whether CBT, client-centred work, hypnotherapy or a mix is the best fit. This is a collaborative decision and may change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without using video when that suits a person better.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, guilt and midlife concerns.
How would she describe her style of working?
Her style is practical and conversational with a clear structure. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counselling in the UK for 25 years. That includes work with a wide range of people and life stages.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.