- Trauma-focused work
- Attachment and abandonment
- Client-centred approach
About Shazia
Shazia Datoobhoy is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience practising in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and she accepts international clients.
She uses a conversational, person-focused way of working. She asks questions that encourage reflection and helps people notice patterns in how they think and behave. That can make it easier to see where reactions come from and what to try differently.
Her work pays close attention to past experiences and how they affect current responses. She will talk through childhood trauma, abuse and the effects of bullying where relevant. She also helps people address issues such as attachment, abandonment, codependency and control problems.
Shazia draws on methods that include Client-Centred therapy, Narrative approaches and psychodynamic ideas. She also uses trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems concepts where they help with recovery from PTSD, complex trauma and ongoing stress responses.
Practical steps are part of sessions. That can include noticing triggers, experimenting with new responses, and practising different ways of communicating. Her approach involves working together to identify small changes that fit the client's life and goals.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person in front of her. It helps people feel understood and gives space to talk through frustration, resentment or repeated reactions. Narrative Therapy helps people put their story into words and see the problems as separate from themselves, which can reduce shame and open options for change. Trauma-Focused work attends to the effects of traumatic events and uses careful pacing to reduce overwhelm and build more manageable ways of responding.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to test methods and agree what feels helpful. That might mean trying short techniques first and shifting direction if something does not fit the person's goals or comfort level.
The original profile does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. The therapist and client will plan a format and rhythm that suits daily life and the issues being addressed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger and related problems such as body image and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and reflective, using questions to help people understand patterns and try new responses. She combines client-centred work with narrative and psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with issues including PTSD, complex trauma and emotional regulation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary depending on location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.