Shazia Datoobhoy, BACP
Compassionate therapist helping people reshape their story
Details
| Name | Shazia Datoobhoy |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Shazia
Shazia Datoobhoy offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addiction and self-esteem concerns. She works with people struggling with intimacy-related issues, eating and anger, and those facing life changes. Sessions are available in English and Hindi and she accepts international clients.
Shazia uses a conversational, reflective style. She asks questions that help people notice patterns in their thinking and behaviour. Meetings focus on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions, and on small changes that feel manageable.
Background and approach
The aim is to help people make choices that improve day-to-day life. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused methods. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories and see other options.
Client-Centred work keeps the person’s priorities central and guides the pace of change. Shazia also uses elements of Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused work when it fits the situation. These approaches help when there are intense emotional reactions, dissociation, or attachment and abandonment wounds to address.
She tailors the mix to what each person needs. Shazia has four years of clinical experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the booking process.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Shazia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shazia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shazia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shazia among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Shazia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shazia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shazia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and client-centred approaches work online
Shazia blends Narrative Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy with trauma-focused thinking to help people untangle painful stories and strengthen their sense of self. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding alternative narratives that fit better. This can help with issues like shame, eating and relationship patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead, listening closely and responding to what matters most to them.Trauma-focused work helps when past harm continues to shape emotions and reactions. It pays attention to how traumatic memories show up now and supports practical steps to reduce distress. Choosing the right combination of approaches is a shared process; the therapist will work collaboratively to find what fits a person’s needs, goals and pace.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people read facial cues and build rapport, while phone work can be easier if a session needs less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy around work, family or travel and make regular contact more achievable.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Shazia support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, grief and self-esteem issues, among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, encouraging clients to notice patterns and make manageable changes at their own pace.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, attachment issues and eating-related problems.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi to accommodate different language preferences.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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