Shamyla Naheed, BACP

Shamyla Naheed is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of professional experience and BACP credentialing. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognized professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. She focuses on supporting people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and issues with self-esteem.

Shamyla works with clients to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. She aims to help people take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, offering steady support as they identify goals and develop practical ways to move forward. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and life transitions like divorce or separation.

Whether someone is coping with overwhelming emotions, relationship strains, or questions about purpose and self-worth, Shamyla offers a compassionate, collaborative approach. She listens attentively and tailors evidence-based therapeutic techniques to each person’s needs, helping clients build insight, resilience, and clearer paths to change.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy and support

Shamyla uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. One approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. These practical, skills-based techniques help clients break patterns that maintain distress and build healthier coping strategies. Another approach concentrates on emotions and relationships, exploring attachment, grief, and communication patterns to improve connection, manage anger, and address self-esteem concerns. This work can be especially helpful for parenting challenges, family problems, and issues arising from loss or separation.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Shamyla works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adapting her methods as trust and insight develop so the plan fits each person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people seeking flexible support. Video calls and phone sessions allow for full conversations when schedules or mobility are a concern, while live chat and text-based messaging provide a convenient way to process thoughts between sessions or access therapy in shorter timeframes. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that best fits their life and needs.