Malini Shummoogum

Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years' experience working across the United Kingdom. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns and low self-esteem. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to give each person time and space to speak and be heard.

Malini works in plain, practical ways. She listens first to understand what matters to the person in front of her. Together they set realistic goals and choose techniques that feel useful. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.

Her practice often focuses on everyday struggles that cause ongoing distress. These include body image, feelings of abandonment, communication problems, control issues and separation after divorce. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, loneliness and questions about life purpose.

Therapeutic tools Malini uses include client-centred conversations, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices and solution-focused planning. She also draws on hypnotherapy when it fits the client's goals. The mix is adapted so people can try approaches that suit them.

Malini describes counselling as a place to build confidence, cope better day to day, and work toward clearer choices. She values sensitivity and compassion and aims to help people feel more able to face change and reach their goals.

How these approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. The counsellor follows the client's lead, reflecting back what is said and helping the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people who need acceptance and a calmer space to think.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact. It breaks down problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and many everyday stresses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and try methods that match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical arrangements during the first contact can help plan sessions that fit into daily life.