Malini Shummoogum, BACP
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem.
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to support people who want clearer thinking, steadier mood, or better ways to cope. Her first concern is making space for a person to be heard and understood.
Her approach places the client at the centre of the work. She uses client-centred methods to build trust and to help people feel listened to.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical alternatives. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people find small, achievable steps forward. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an option for people who respond well to guided imagery and focused relaxation.
Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward rather than technical. Malini has worked with adults from many backgrounds across the United Kingdom. She is experienced with issues linked to abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, mood problems and narcissism.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She supports people who want to change patterns, rebuild confidence or manage difficult feelings. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 387459 | August 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Malini lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Malini names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and what to expect
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It helps people feel heard and builds a working relationship that supports change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and practises new ways of responding to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and try different methods together. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences shape the choices about techniques and pacing.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for conversational sessions that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat or text is useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and offer flexibility for different needs and situations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Malini help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include body image, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and mood difficulties.
What is her general style in sessions?
Sessions are client-centred and warm, with an emphasis on listening and respect. Conversations aim to be practical, helping people find clearer thinking and manageable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in counselling across the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting adults from many backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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