- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Supportive listening
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self‑esteem. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk about what matters to them and take steps towards feeling better.
Malini uses a client-centred approach, which keeps the person’s own goals at the heart of sessions. She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot thinking patterns, and on mindfulness and solution-focused methods to build practical coping skills. Hypnotherapy is another tool she offers when it seems useful.
Her style is straightforward and warm. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, practical steps that can make a difference day to day. She encourages self-awareness and problem solving rather than quick fixes, and supports people as they try out new ways of coping.
Over 25 years in practice, Malini has worked with many kinds of life challenges including abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues and midlife concerns. She also supports people with mood difficulties, issues around guilt or shame, impulsivity and feelings of isolation.
People who choose to work with Malini can expect patient listening, clear feedback and an emphasis on personal goals. She aims to help people build confidence, repair relationships and find greater balance in their lives.
How these approaches work online
Client‑centred therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The counsellor listens deeply and helps the person find their own solutions, which can help with relationship strain, low self‑esteem and feeling stuck. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours link to mood. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions, which can be useful for anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is made and new issues arise.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Confirming what formats are available will make it easier to plan. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or homework tools between meetings to support steady progress.
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 this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and low self‑esteem. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems and mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, centred on the person’s goals. She listens carefully and helps people try practical steps to change how they feel and cope.
What background and experience does she have?
She has worked in counselling in the UK for 25 years and has seen many different life challenges and personal situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.