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Shamma Khatun, BACP

Humanistic counsellor for grief and identity
  • Bereavement support
  • Cultural and faith issues
  • Online international sessions

About Shamma Khatun

Shamma Khatun is a qualified humanistic counsellor based in London with six years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. She has worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship and parental issues, suicidal ideation, bereavement and identity problems, bringing a compassionate, person-focused way of working to each referral. Her background includes roles with a high school supporting young adults, Revert Counselling assisting people adapting after a change of faith, and a hospice setting offering bereavement support.

She specialises in bereavement and identity crises that can lead to despair or existential questioning, and she has a particular interest in faith-related difficulties and culturally sensitive matters that clients may find shameful or taboo to discuss. Shamma places the person at the centre of her work, listening attentively to how individuals perceive their lives and helping them explore feelings about their current situation and how they would like things to be.

Shamma aims to offer an empathic and honest counselling experience that respects autonomy and independence, and she listens carefully to each person’s concerns. She is a registered member of the BACP, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, and adheres to its ethical framework. If her approach feels like a fit, prospective clients are invited to get in touch to take the next step.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shamma Khatun have?

Shamma has six years of experience working as a counsellor with people facing a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement and identity concerns.

Is Shamma Khatun a registered therapist?

Yes. She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Shamma Khatun provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Bengali.

Where is Shamma Khatun located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shamma Khatun as my therapist?

You can work with Shamma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shamma Khatun work with international clients?

Yes. Shamma works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shamma Khatun cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Client-Centered Care and Online Support



Shamma primarily uses client-centered and humanistic approaches that place the individual’s experience at the heart of therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a warm, non-directive space where the therapist listens deeply and reflects what the client shares so the client can explore their feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for issues such as identity concerns, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and grief, where understanding personal meaning is central.

Her humanistic orientation emphasises respect for each person’s autonomy and cultural background, making it easier to address sensitive topics like faith-related challenges or culturally shaped shame. The therapist and client work together to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative process rather than prescribing a single solution.

Online therapy with Shamma is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which can make accessing support more flexible and convenient. These options allow appointments to fit around work, family and geographic constraints, and they can help clients maintain continuity of care even when travel or schedules make in-person work difficult. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt session formats and pacing to suit the client’s situation and goals.

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