- Client-centred approach
- Practical tools
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She has 25 years of experience in counselling and offers a calm, respectful presence for people ready to make changes. Malini aims to help people feel clearer, more confident and better able to manage day-to-day challenges.
Her approach centres on creating space for each person to be heard without judgement. Sessions focus on the concerns the person brings and on practical steps they can use between meetings. Malini combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
She also uses hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques when they suit a person’s aims, for example to shift strongly held habits or to set clear goals and monitor progress. These methods are explained plainly and used with consent, so people understand what happens in a session.
Across her career Malini has supported a wide range of life issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, mood disorders and personality concerns such as narcissism. She keeps work practical and goal-aware while staying compassionate.
If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription model used for sessions.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions, which can ease stress and improve self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking and behaviour patterns. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Malini will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy around work and family life, save travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions that avoid being on camera if someone prefers. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide whether online sessions suit a person’s needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Malini help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and low self-esteem, along with related areas such as guilt, shame and loneliness.
How would she describe her way of working?
The style is warm and respectful, centred on listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on the person’s goals and use techniques to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Malini has worked in counselling in the United Kingdom for 25 years and has seen a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.