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Saumu Masha-Charo, BACP

Experienced counsellor for anxiety and stress

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Swahili · online sessions

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About Saumu

Saumu Masha-Charo is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She supports people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those coping with low mood or major life changes. Saumu also helps people who are dealing with trauma or the effects of abuse.

She works in a respectful and sensitive way. Conversations and plans are shaped to fit each person’s situation and goals.

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Background and approach

Saumu aims to be compassionate while helping people identify small, practical steps forward. Her practice addresses self-esteem, confidence, guilt, shame and isolation. She also explores issues around forgiveness, life purpose and self-love.

The focus is on real-life challenges and clearer ways to manage them day to day. Saumu combines direct conversation with tools and strategies that suit each person. Sessions may include talking through thoughts and feelings, trying new coping ideas, and planning changes that feel manageable.

Progress is checked together so the approach can be adjusted as needed. Sessions are offered in English and Swahili for people in the UK and internationally. Saumu encourages anyone who is ready to take a first step to reach out and start a conversation about what they need.

Approaches that help with anxiety and life change

Saumu uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce worry and build better everyday routines. Another approach concentrates on coping skills and grounding strategies that calm the body and mind when anxiety or distress feels overwhelming; these are useful for stress, trauma reactions and panic moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your experience and goals, discuss options, and choose methods that fit your preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made so the plan can change if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging or chat can suit people who prefer writing or need brief, frequent contact. These options help make therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Saumu commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is respectful and sensitive, centred on practical conversation. She tailors dialogue and plans to fit each person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Swahili

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