Malini Shummoogum

Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years' experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and work through relationship and self-esteem concerns. People come to her when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward after difficult changes such as separation.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Sessions focus on what the person needs now and on small practical steps that can make life feel steadier. Malini encourages clients to set clear goals and works at a pace that suits them.

She draws on several ways of working, including client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, to tailor support to each person. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused methods are also used to help with everyday coping and clearer thinking. Hypnotherapy is another option she may offer when appropriate.

Malini aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk things through. Her style is warm and pragmatic, with an emphasis on building confidence and practical skills. She supports people who want to feel more in control of their choices and emotions.

Over her career she has worked with many different backgrounds and life stages. That breadth of experience informs how she adapts sessions for individual needs. If you are considering counselling, Malini will help you clarify what you want to change and plan achievable next steps.

How Malini's approaches can work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. It involves open, non-judgemental listening and helping people make choices that fit their values. This approach is useful for people who need space to understand what matters to them and to build confidence.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and relationship worries by teaching clearer ways of thinking and small behavioural steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and try things out to see what fits the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people value being able to schedule sessions around work or caregiving commitments, and online options can make that flexibility simpler to achieve.