- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Guilt and shame
About Kashina
Kashina Smith is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with fertility questions, pregnancy and childbirth issues, infidelity, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Kashina treats people as the experts on their own lives. She helps clients name the problems that matter to them and notices the strengths they already use. Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on what feels most useful for each person in the moment.
In sessions she talks through how past events still affect day-to-day life, and looks at patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. She works with relationship issues in a way that centres communication and clearer boundaries. For parenting concerns she helps parents identify small, manageable changes that reduce stress.
For trauma and sexual assault she offers steady, attentive support that respects pacing and what the client can manage. When guilt or shame are present she helps people name those feelings and consider different ways of relating to them without pressure to move faster than they can.
Kashina aims to help people build confidence and better self-regard through regular work in sessions. She asks about practical goals and checks in on progress as therapy continues. To begin, she invites people to describe what they want to change and what feels most helpful right now.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Two evidence-based approaches often used to address problems like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties are cognitive work and skills-based strategies. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative, less distressing ways of thinking. Skills-based work focuses on practical strategies for managing stress, improving communication and handling difficult moments.For trauma-related concerns, approaches that emphasise pacing and stabilisation can help people feel more able to talk about painful memories when they are ready. This can involve grounding strategies, steadier breathing techniques and checking in about what the client can manage in a session. Each approach targets different needs, so the therapist will work collaboratively to decide which fits best for the person's goals and preferences.
Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing sessions during a lunch break. It can also allow shorter check-ins where needed, or sessions without video if that feels easier. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which way of working will suit practical circumstances and therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include fertility, pregnancy and childbirth, infidelity, self-love, sexual assault and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name guilt or shame and looks at how those feelings affect thoughts and behaviour. The aim is to explore different ways of responding without pushing for quick fixes.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes work with confidence, parenting issues, and relationship problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.