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Saumu Masha-Charo, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 6+ years in practice

Saumu Masha-Charo has six years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

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About Saumu

Saumu Masha-Charo has six years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Saumu also supports those managing the effects of trauma and abuse and people who want to build self-esteem and confidence.

She uses a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach in sessions.

Background and approach

Saumu works with each person to shape conversations and plans that match their situation. She listens for what matters most and helps people find practical steps they can try between sessions. Saumu pays attention to the emotional burdens that follow life changes.

She helps people cope with loss, uncertainty and shifts in identity that come with different stages of life. She also works with concerns such as guilt, shame, isolation, and finding a sense of purpose. In sessions she aims to make progress feel manageable.

Saumu breaks challenges into small, realistic goals and checks in on what is working. Her style is gentle but focused, and she encourages self-compassion as part of recovery. Saumu offers support in English and Swahili and accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.

She will tailor the approach to your needs and circumstances, and helps you plan the next steps toward a more satisfying life.

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BACP 403991 December 2026

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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 Saumu works with

Everything Saumu lists, in their own terms.

Online support

Saumu draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotion processing and practical change. One approach helps people learn to notice and name anxious or low moods, then try small experiments to reduce their intensity and increase coping. This tends to suit stress, anxiety and low mood. Another approach targets the impact of traumatic experiences by helping people make sense of painful memories and build safer ways to respond in daily life. That work often reduces unwanted reactivity and helps restore a sense of control.

Finding the best way to work is collaborative. Saumu will discuss options with you in early sessions and adjust methods as goals and needs become clearer. She aims to match techniques to what you prefer and what actually helps in day-to-day life.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let you read facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep regular contact with a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Saumu help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works on coping with life changes and issues like guilt, shame and loneliness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Saumu uses a respectful and compassionate style. She focuses on practical steps and tailors conversations to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with people on the issues listed above.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Saumu?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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