Shamyla Naheed , BACP

Shamyla Naheed is a UK-licensed therapist with five years of professional experience and a BACP membership, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns, and offers practical and compassionate guidance tailored to each person's situation.

Her approach prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. She works collaboratively with clients to explore difficult emotions, identify patterns that contribute to distress, and develop realistic steps toward greater wellbeing.

Shamyla recognizes that taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to be a steady source of support throughout that process. Her practice emphasizes listening, validation, and evidence-informed techniques to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Shamyla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include skills-focused strategies to help clients notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. These practical tools can be useful for managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and low mood by teaching new ways to cope with day-to-day challenges.

She also employs emotion-focused work that helps clients explore feelings, relational patterns, and reactions rooted in attachment or past experiences. This kind of exploration can support processing grief, improving self-esteem, and addressing difficulties in relationships and parenting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shamyla will work with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work aligns with the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and select the communication style that best supports the therapeutic process.