- BACP member
- Bereavement focus
- Speaks Bengali
About Shamma
Shamma Khatun is a humanistic counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to support people facing grief, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with practical concerns such as stress, parenting pressures and feelings of isolation. Shamma speaks English and Bengali and practices in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP member and brings six years of experience to her work.
Shamma focuses on bereavement and issues of identity that can feel overwhelming. She also pays attention to faith-related struggles and cultural matters that may carry shame or feel hard to discuss. In sessions she listens carefully and respects each person's autonomy.
The counselling style places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist follows the client’s lead to understand how they view their life. Together they look at feelings, patterns and what the client wants to change.
Shamma has worked in a range of settings including a high school, a service supporting people changing faith, and a hospice supporting bereaved clients. These experiences have shaped her understanding of loss, cultural transition and the challenges of caregiving.
Sessions aim to be honest and empathic, with space for people to talk without judgement. The therapist will not advise on how to live or share session content with others. If the style feels like a match, people are invited to begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short questionnaire.
How client-centred counselling works online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and the therapist offers empathic listening without judgement. This approach helps when people face grief, identity questions, anxiety or relationship stress by allowing them to tell their story and be heard. It aims to create a space where the client’s own understanding guides the pace and topics.Shamma’s humanistic background means she pays attention to cultural and faith-related issues that can be difficult to talk about. In practical terms this often looks like the counsellor reflecting what is said, asking clarifying questions and supporting the client to explore choices and feelings. The process is collaborative and the therapist will work with the client to decide what feels most useful over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting appointments around work, reducing travel time and allowing careful planning of check-ins after difficult conversations. Online work can also make it easier to access a counsellor who understands specific cultural or faith concerns when local options are limited. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh which approach and session pattern will suit your needs best.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus parenting, career strain and compassion fatigue.
What is the counselling style like?
Shamma uses a client-centred approach that places the person at the heart of sessions and follows their perspective to guide the work.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years' experience working in settings such as a high school, a service for people changing faith, and a hospice supporting bereaved clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted; confirm practical arrangements when you make contact.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.