Shamyla Naheed, BACP

Shamyla Naheed is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supports clients as they work towards a fuller life.

She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Sessions focus on listening and understanding what matters most to each person. Conversations are aimed at finding clearer ways of coping and small steps that fit into everyday life.

Shamyla also works with issues around grief, parenting pressures, anger and self-esteem. Additional areas she supports include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, long-term illness or pain, communication problems and isolation. She is experienced in discussing life changes such as divorce, immigration stress and questions about life purpose.

Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She explains options and helps clients choose what feels right for them. The emphasis is practical - trying things out between sessions and noticing what helps.

Sessions are conducted in English and she works from the UK. International clients are not currently accepted. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the site process to match with her and book a suitable time.

Evidence-based approaches and remote working

Shamyla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach she applies focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and feelings and trying new ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, low mood and stress by offering practical changes to daily routines. Another approach she may draw on centres on building stronger emotional awareness and attachment understanding, which can help with relationship-related worries, grief and feelings of abandonment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk through the options, hear what matters to the client, and agree a plan that fits their goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you prefer online work, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, cut commuting time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care while juggling family or work commitments.