- 25 years experience
- BACP registered
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Malini
Malini Shummoogum is a counsellor with 25 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. She places respect and sensitivity at the centre of her work and aims to create a space where people can begin to make changes.
Malini describes therapy as a partnership. She listens without judgement and helps people set small, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce anxiety and address unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
Her approach draws on several well-known methods. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify thinking and behaviour patterns and to try different ways of responding. Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness Therapy are offered to help with stress, cravings and concentration when appropriate.
She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients spot what works and build on it. This practical focus is useful for people who want clearer short-term plans and measurable change. Malini works in a way that aims to balance emotional support with realistic tools for everyday life.
People often come to her for relationship problems, issues with control or impulsivity, feelings of isolation, or midlife doubts about purpose. She supports men specifically around men’s issues alongside a wide range of other concerns. Work is carried out in English and is informed by her long experience across different client groups.
How her approaches translate to online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the person's own priorities, helping someone feel understood and seen even when meeting remotely. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises and experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful habits. Hypnotherapy offers guided relaxation and focused attention to address cravings, stress and concentration, and can be adapted into a calm, step-by-step process suitable for conversation-based work.Finding the right approach is usually a process, not a single choice. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This partnership helps to match techniques to what the person feels comfortable doing and what produces noticeable changes.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it straightforward to continue steady work between appointments and to use digital resources and exercises recommended between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and low self-esteem, and also works with related concerns such as abandonment, body image and midlife crisis.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, focusing on listening and helping clients set achievable goals while offering practical tools to manage mood and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in counselling within the UK for 25 years and has supported a wide variety of people across different life stages and backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.