Malini Shummoogum, BACP

Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She aims to create a calm space where people can feel listened to and begin to make changes that matter. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, suited to someone who wants clear support without jargon.

Clients often come with immediate concerns like panic, worry or compulsive behaviours. Malini also addresses issues that build up over time: guilt, shame, isolation, problems with control and struggles around body image. She works with people on relationship breakdown, communication problems and the strain of being a carer, and she helps those questioning life purpose or facing a midlife crisis.

Her way of working centres on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to hold a supportive, non-judgemental stance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are brought in when they suit the person and situation.

Malini believes change is a step-by-step process. Sessions focus on what the client wants to work on now, with practical techniques and quiet reflection as needed. She explains options clearly and works at a pace the individual can manage.

Based in the United Kingdom, Malini is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are carried out in English and are intended to help people feel stronger, clearer and more able to cope with everyday pressures.

How Malini uses talking therapies online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement, which helps people feel heard and begin to make sense of their difficulties. It suits those who want a supportive space to talk through stress, relationship worries or caring responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It provides simple, practical exercises to try between sessions for issues like anxiety, mood problems and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malini will discuss different methods with each person and agree what to try first. She aims to match approach to the client’s goals and preferences, and to adjust as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session options before booking. Many people find online appointments helpful because they can fit a session into a busy day, choose a quieter time without travel, or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of approaches that make work on stress, anxiety and relationships practical and manageable in everyday life.