Malini Shummoogum, BACP
Malini Shummoogum supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions and low self-esteem.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +2 more
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions and low self-esteem. She welcomes a direct, respectful approach and aims to help people feel more in control and more able to cope. Malini keeps sessions focused and practical so people leave with clear steps to try between meetings.
With 25 years of experience in counselling across the United Kingdom, Malini has worked with people from many backgrounds. She helps with mood problems, communication struggles, feelings of isolation, and difficulties linked to guilt, shame or abandonment.
Background and approach
She also addresses issues such as body image, midlife concerns, and coping with separation or divorce. Her style is person-focused and collaborative. Sessions centre on what matters most to the individual, and she uses straightforward techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where practical strategies are offered alongside emotional support. Malini draws on a mix of approaches including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods, solution-focused tools, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. She adapts these to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
People meet with her because they want change that feels achievable. She supports goal-setting, small experiments and skills practice so progress can be tracked. Her aim is to help people build resilience, regain confidence and make clearer choices in their lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387459 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Malini works with
Everything Malini lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Malini lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that matches the person's goals and preferences. This might mean combining listening-based, mindfulness or CBT techniques and adjusting the pace and focus as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to take part. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer written conversations or need quick access between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as guilt, shame and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-focused and practical. She uses clear steps and collaborative goal-setting so clients leave with things to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counselling experience working across the United Kingdom with people from diverse backgrounds.
What qualifications or registrations does she hold?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as listed in her credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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