Counsellor profile
Shamma Khatun, BACP
Counsellor - grief and identity support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Faith and cultural issues
About Shamma
Counsellor and BACP member Shamma Khatun has six years' experience supporting people in the United Kingdom. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship and parental issues, trauma and identity questions. Shamma uses a humanistic, client-centred approach and offers sessions in English and Bengali.
Shamma places the person in front of her at the centre of the work. She listens without judging and recognises that each person knows their life best. That helps her to understand how someone sees themselves and their situation before suggesting any way forward.
Her background includes work in a high school with young adults, a counselling service for people changing faith, and a hospice supporting bereaved clients. Those roles shaped her interest in grief, identity crises and faith-related concerns that can be hard to talk about because of shame or cultural sensitivity.
In sessions she focuses on the immediate issues people bring. That can mean talking through panic or low mood, sorting out communication and commitment worries, or addressing feelings of isolation and guilt. She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, seasonal mood changes and self-harm thoughts.
Shamma aims to respect each person's autonomy and to listen carefully to what they say. She does not advise on life choices or pass judgement. She follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework in her work.
To begin, people are invited to use the site matching process and book a first session. Shamma works with individuals and accepts international clients; please check current session arrangements before booking.
Client-centred approach and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than the therapist. The counsellor listens closely and reflects back what she hears so the person can make sense of their thoughts and feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, grief and identity questions where understanding personal meaning matters.Shamma’s humanistic stance means she will work with the client to decide what feels most helpful. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs together and adjust the approach as sessions progress. Finding the right fit is a collaborative part of the early work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, avoid travel time and have a shorter check-in when needed. It also allows people to choose quieter surroundings or to use audio only if that suits them better.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and identity issues among others.
What is her counselling style?
Shamma works in a client-centred, humanistic way, placing the person at the centre and listening without judgement.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working in settings such as a high school, a faith transition service and a hospice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.