Shazia Datoobhoy, BACP

Shazia Datoobhoy helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions and problems with self-esteem. She also supports people facing big life changes and those dealing with eating, anger, attachment or family-related issues. Shazia's name appears here so readers know who they are meeting. She takes a conversational, curious approach. Sessions are client-centred and aim to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviours. She asks questions, encourages reflection and gently links past experiences with current reactions so people can make practical changes that feel right for them. Shazia uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue. Narrative ideas help people tell their story in a new way. Trauma-focused work addresses the effects of abuse and bullying on daily life. Psychodynamic thinking and Internal Family Systems ideas can be drawn on to better understand inner conflict and attachment wounds. Her background includes four years of practice and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and Hindi. People can expect straightforward conversations, paced to fit their needs. Shazia focuses on building understanding first, then on small, practical steps people can try between sessions. The goal is to help people feel more in control of their emotions and relationships.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Shazia draws on client-centred therapy to follow what matters most to the person in front of her, offering space to talk through feelings and choices and helping people decide practical next steps. Narrative therapy helps by separating a person from their problems and retelling their experiences so difficult events feel less defining. Trauma-focused methods address the impact of abuse and repeated hurts, working gently to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences, and may blend ideas from different approaches as therapy progresses. This is a shared process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.

Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can suit people who prefer writing or want short, frequent check-ins. These options help therapy remain accessible and adaptable to everyday routines.