- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment and abandonment
- Body image issues
About Shazia
Shazia Datoobhoy is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and issues around self-esteem. She also supports those facing grief, addictions, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and problems linked to family and identity such as LGBT matters.
Shazia listens without rushing and helps people name what’s troubling them. She asks questions that prompt reflection and encourages consideration of how past experiences shape current feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to change unhelpful patterns while recognising small steps matter.
Her approach combines client-centred work with narrative and psychodynamic ideas. That means a lot of the conversation is about personal stories and how early relationships influence present behaviour. She uses trauma-focused methods when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life, and draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of the self.
In practice she helps people explore attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency, control issues, dissociation and body image struggles. She also supports those coping with divorce, domestic violence, first responder stress and co-morbid mental health concerns. The focus is on understanding patterns and discovering manageable ways to respond differently.
Sessions are conducted in English and Hindi. For people outside the UK she accepts international clients. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shazia draws on client-centred work, narrative therapy and trauma-focused methods in her online practice. Client-centred work means conversations that follow the person’s concerns and prioritise their perspective, which can help when sorting through guilt and shame. Narrative therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and testing whether those stories still fit current life. Trauma-focused techniques are used when painful events continue to shape emotions and behaviour.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, and adjust the focus as understanding grows. That makes sessions feel more like joint problem-solving than a fixed programme.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Many people find online meetings help them maintain regular contact with a therapist while managing other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and self-esteem issues among other concerns listed on her profile.
How does she approach guilt or shame linked to past events?
She uses client-centred conversation alongside narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people name feelings and see how past events shape current responses.
What experience does she have working with trauma?
She has four years of experience and uses trauma-focused methods when past harm affects daily life.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions for people outside the UK.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.