Kashina Smith, BACP

Kashina Smith works from a person-centred stance that emphasises strengths and collaboration. She uses a respectful, down-to-earth style to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and issues around parenting and self-esteem. Kashina is a BACP member and brings three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Kashina helps people talk through practical problems such as communication breakdowns, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, and the effects of infidelity. She also supports those coping with pregnancy and childbirth challenges, sexual assault and abuse, and the search for greater self-love and confidence. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in front of her.

Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals and small steps. Conversations aim to build skills that can be used between sessions and to boost everyday coping.

Kashina believes people carry strengths that can be drawn on during change. She offers encouragement and clear feedback while helping people notice progress. Practical strategies and calmer routines are introduced when they suit the goals on the table.

People meet Kashina for a range of concerns, from ongoing anxiety to life events that knock confidence. She keeps language simple and meetings focused, so parents and busy people can get straight to the issues that matter. The tone in sessions is warm, direct and hopeful.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit daily life

Many people find that practical, evidence-based techniques make therapy feel useful from the start. Person-centred work focuses on hearing the person's story and building on their strengths to set meaningful goals and improve coping. This suits issues like low self-esteem, stress and relationship worries. Brief, skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing anxiety and day-to-day upset, such as grounding exercises, simple behaviour changes and clearer communication techniques.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Decisions about approach are collaborative and revisited as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls make it possible to meet face to face without travel, phone sessions reduce bandwidth needs and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These formats help people fit sessions around work, childcare or medical appointments and offer consistent contact for ongoing support.