Shazia Datoobhoy, BACP
Trauma-focused therapist supporting self-discovery and healing
- Trauma and abuse support
- Relationship and family work
- Speaks English and Hindi
About Shazia Datoobhoy
She offers people a safe and personal space to explore how they think, feel, and respond to life events, with the aim of helping them live more satisfying and fulfilling lives. She specialises in trauma, working with conditions such as PTSD and complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and various forms of abuse including domestic, sexual, and emotional harm, as well as the long-term effects of bullying. Her practice focuses on helping individuals make sense of their experiences and the patterns that influence their present-day relationships and emotions.
Her role is to accompany and support clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, believing that people have the deepest knowledge of their own lives. By asking thoughtful questions and encouraging reflection, she helps clients explore how past events have shaped current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and identifies practical ways to create meaningful change. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of a professional counselling association in the United Kingdom and reflects a commitment to recognised professional standards.
Her role is to accompany and support clients on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, believing that people have the deepest knowledge of their own lives. By asking thoughtful questions and encouraging reflection, she helps clients explore how past events have shaped current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and identifies practical ways to create meaningful change. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of a professional counselling association in the United Kingdom and reflects a commitment to recognised professional standards.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteem
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shazia Datoobhoy have?
She has 4 years of experience.
Is Shazia Datoobhoy a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Shazia Datoobhoy provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Hindi.
Where is Shazia Datoobhoy located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Shazia Datoobhoy as my therapist?
You can work with Shazia Datoobhoy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shazia Datoobhoy work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shazia Datoobhoy 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, 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shazia Datoobhoy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive environment where the person’s own insights and choices guide progress; it is often used for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes because it emphasises empathy and real understanding from the therapist.Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to address the effects of traumatic experiences, helping people process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact on emotions and behaviour; it is commonly used for PTSD, complex trauma, and the aftermath of abuse.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts of a person’s inner life - for example critical parts, wounded parts, and protective parts - and helps foster internal cooperation and healing, which can be useful for patterns like codependency, dissociation, or persistent self-criticism.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try appropriate methods, and adapt the plan as needs and preferences become clearer, so the direction of therapy reflects what works best for the individual.
Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access registered professionals from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing people to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for their progress.