Shazia Datoobhoy, BACP
Shazia Datoobhoy is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Shazia
Shazia Datoobhoy is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. She uses straightforward, gentle conversation to help clients understand patterns that affect mood and behaviour. Shazia explains things in plain language and aims to make sessions feel manageable and clear for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She has four years' experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
Shazia often works with people who have experienced trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, bullying and other forms of harm. She also supports people dealing with grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and addiction concerns. Her approach is conversational and reflective.
She asks questions that help clients notice how their past affects the present. Sessions focus on practical steps that can change feelings and reactions over time. Shazia aims to help people feel more in control of their responses rather than overwhelmed by them.
Shazia uses a mix of methods including client-centred work, psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused techniques. She pays attention to attachment and inner parts of self when useful. This blend helps when people are coping with abandonment, dissociation, co-morbidity or complex family problems.
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi and can be delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Shazia accepts international clients and works with each person to set realistic goals and practical steps forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394465 | October 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 Shazia works with
Everything Shazia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Shazia lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Shazia will explore your goals, experiences and preferences and suggest ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and she adjusts methods as you learn what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, offering flexibility for different situations. Video is useful when visual connection helps understanding, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text sessions work well for shorter reflections, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Shazia focus on?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, plus trauma, grief, eating issues and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, with straightforward questions to help clients notice patterns and make practical changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years' experience working with trauma, abuse, bullying and related emotional difficulties.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi for both UK-based and international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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