Saumu Masha-Charo, BACP
Saumu Masha-Charo is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.
About Saumu
Saumu Masha-Charo is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps those who have experienced trauma or abuse and people coping with major life changes.
Her work often focuses on self-esteem, motivation and confidence. She pays attention to issues such as guilt, shame and isolation. Saumu also helps people who are seeking greater self-love, forgiveness or a clearer sense of life purpose.
Background and approach
She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are shaped to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Saumu explains things plainly and makes space for practical steps as well as emotional work.
Sessions are tailored around the client's goals and pace. Saumu listens, asks simple questions and helps people try out new ways of thinking and behaving. She works in English and Swahili to make communication easier for more people.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Saumu offers steady support through that process. She guides people toward clearer next steps and helps them build coping skills for day-to-day life.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403991 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Saumu lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Saumu uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce stress and improve mood. Another approach concentrates on processing difficult experiences and building safety after trauma, helping people regain a sense of control and calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Saumu will discuss options, listen to what matters most to the client, and agree a plan that fits their goals and preferences. This is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when depth and visual contact matter. Phone sessions can be simpler if video is not practical. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and let people choose the format that works best for them.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Saumu focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus coping with life changes and issues like guilt, shame and loneliness.
What is her style of therapy?
Her style is practical and compassionate. She listens, asks straightforward questions and works with people to find small, useful steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Saumu offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.