Shamyla Naheed, BACP
Shamyla Naheed is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience.
About Shamyla
Shamyla Naheed is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. Her way of working is calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on making it easier to talk about difficult feelings.
She creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can name what is hard and work out practical next steps.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. Shamyla aims to break down big problems into manageable steps a person can try between meetings. Common themes she supports include grief, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem.
She also helps people dealing with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. These topics often come up alongside everyday pressures, and she focuses on what can be done now to make life feel steadier. Shamyla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors methods to each person’s needs.
She listens for patterns in thinking and behaviour, and helps people practise different ways of responding. The overall aim is to build coping skills and clearer thinking so feelings become easier to manage. People meet with her by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and scheduling is arranged after a short matching questionnaire.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407593 | March 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Shamyla works with
Everything Shamyla lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
A second approach focuses on emotional processing and connection to past experiences, including attachment and abandonment themes. This work helps people understand how earlier relationships shape current feelings and reactions, and it supports creating different ways of relating to oneself and others.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients are supported to experiment with tools between sessions and to feedback what works for them.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and more in-depth work. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or need a simpler connection. Live chat and text allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support when fitting therapy around a busy day. These options aim to increase flexibility so people can get help in a way that fits their life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Shamyla help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions aim to make feelings easier to name and to build small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shamyla has five years of professional experience working with people in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Appointment times are arranged according to the therapist's schedule.
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