Shimana Cassie, BACP

Shimana Cassie is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor who leads Psychology of You Clinic as its founding clinical director in London, United Kingdom. With four years of professional practice, she provides tailored therapeutic support across private, statutory, and voluntary settings, drawing on a range of evidence-informed methods to meet each client’s unique needs.

She specialises in working with depression, anxiety, low mood, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, trauma, and related concerns. Shimana uses an integrative approach that may draw on person-centred principles, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and mindfulness to build an individualised plan with each person she works with. Her practice is designed to respond to varied presentations and life circumstances, offering focused help for both short-term challenges and longer-standing patterns.

Shimana aims to create a non-judgemental, open space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. She sees the step of reaching out for support as an important act of courage and works collaboratively with clients to support their journey toward greater wellbeing. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Approaches and online therapy for personalized care

Shimana often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and to take values-driven action - it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shimana works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best match.

Online therapy with Shimana is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, while allowing registered professionals to deliver structured, effective sessions through formats that suit different communication styles and practical needs.