- CBT informed
- Client-Centred approach
- Speaks Shona
About Shamiso
Shamiso Mazaiwana is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She works with people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship and family issues, and practical life pressures. Sessions are offered in English and Shona and she accepts international clients.
Shamiso keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most troubling and helps people identify small, manageable steps they can try between meetings. She uses a mix of approaches to suit the issue at hand, including problem-solving work and exploring underlying patterns that affect mood and relationships.
When people come with anxiety or stress, Shamiso draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. For relationship and family concerns she looks at recurring patterns and how early attachments shape current reactions. For grief and loss she offers focused support that attends to both feelings and daily functioning.
She has worked with people facing hoarding behaviours, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, pregnancy-related complications, and immigration-related stress. Shamiso also supports those experiencing caregiver strain, codependency and financial worries, and she helps people navigate separation and commitment issues.
Practical arrangements are discussed at the first meeting. Shamiso asks about what is realistic for each person and suggests approaches that fit their life. People who prefer to use Shona can speak in that language during sessions.
How Shamiso uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people make their own choices. It is useful when someone needs time to talk through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises to reduce anxious thinking and change unhelpful habits, which can be helpful for social anxiety, stress and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing is a short, conversational method that helps people resolve uncertainty about change. It can support decisions about relationships, career moves or managing addictive behaviours. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shamiso discusses options with each person and agrees a way forward together, matching techniques to the client's goals and day-to-day life. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and realistic. Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting counselling around work, family and travel, or for having a shorter check-in when energy is limited. The practical aim is to make therapy easier to attend while focusing on the approaches that suit each person.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Shona
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as hoarding and OCD symptoms.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a practical, conversational style that blends client-centred listening with focused techniques to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Shamiso has seven years of experience offering counselling and support in the UK.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are arranged directly when you begin the process.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.