Shazia Datoobhoy , BACP

Shazia Datoobhoy offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression and other concerns that affect daily life. She is experienced in issues such as grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and body image problems, addiction-related struggles, and self-esteem. Shazia works with people who are exploring identity and LGBT-related questions and those coping with major life changes.

She keeps sessions straightforward and client-focused. Conversations are guided by the person in front of her and shaped around practical steps they want to try. Shazia listens for patterns that link past experiences to present reactions and helps people test small changes between sessions.

Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working, narrative ideas about the stories we tell ourselves, and psychodynamic thinking about repeated relationship patterns. She also uses trauma-focused methods and parts-based work from Internal Family Systems when those fit the person's needs.

Shazia holds BACP registration, which is noted in her professional details, and she has four years of counselling experience. She works in English and Hindi and accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

People can expect a warm, reflective style that balances listening with practical options. Shazia aims to help clients understand how past events shape responses now and to identify manageable steps towards change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears, helping people name feelings and choose their own direction. This approach suits stress, low mood and relationship difficulties where being heard matters.

Narrative Therapy works with the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions highlight alternative interpretations and small shifts in how those stories are told, which can ease issues like body image concerns, shame, and identity questions.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to spot repeating patterns that come from past relationships. Talking through these patterns can help someone understand why they react a certain way and try different responses in daily life.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on the person’s goals and preferences. The approach is shared and reviewed as work progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face connection and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels too much, and live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and to continue support when in different locations.