Shamiso Mazaiwana, BACP

Shamiso Mazaiwana is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working to help people through difficult stages in life. She brings seven years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Shamiso speaks English and Shona and practises in the United Kingdom.

Shamiso aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Her practice includes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic ideas to help understand patterns and try new ways of coping.

Many people come with grief, trauma, or strain from caregiving and family difficulty. Shamiso also supports people facing midlife crisis, issues around intimacy, and pressures linked to work or money. She helps people talk through feelings of isolation, abandonment, jealousy, and the fallout from separation or infidelity.

In sessions she uses tried techniques from solution-focused work to map small steps forward. She also draws on trauma-focused strategies when past events are affecting current wellbeing. Conversations are paced to each person's needs and aim to build clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

To begin, Shamiso asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Her sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, so plans can change as life does.

How Shamiso’s approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides the work around their priorities, whether that is anxiety, grief or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and how they interact. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and practical day-to-day coping by testing new ways of thinking and behaving.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to make changes but feels stuck. It uses gentle, focused conversation to clarify goals and build motivation for steps like improving relationships or addressing addictive patterns.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Shamiso will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone or video counselling may suit those who prefer not to travel or who need a quieter way to talk. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking to make sure they match practical needs.