Kashina SmithBACP

Kashina Smith is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She works with concerns linked to trauma and abuse, parenting pressures and low self esteem. Kashina writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Kashina supports clients through issues such as communication problems, fertility-related distress and feelings of guilt and shame. She also helps people dealing with infidelity, sexual assault and pregnancy and childbirth concerns. Her approach treats each person as the expert in their own life.

Kashina aims to create a space where people can name what is difficult and try out new coping skills. She places emphasis on small, achievable changes that build confidence over time. Sessions are paced to fit each person’s needs and goals.

She talks about strengths and resources alongside the harder emotions. That means practical tools are combined with space to reflect on patterns and choices. Kashina encourages people to work through difficulties at a steady, manageable pace.

If someone is unsure where to begin, she guides them through simple first steps and plans for what to try next. The focus is on everyday improvements that make caring for oneself and relationships feel more possible.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical coping skills and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. One approach emphasises teaching clear, step-by-step skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding and activity planning. These techniques help when anxiety feels overwhelming or when stress gets in the way of daily life. Another approach concentrates on safe ways to make sense of past trauma and abuse, offering paced conversations and stabilising strategies to reduce distress and build resilience; this can support recovery after sexual assault or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit the person. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed so the approach can change if needed.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and the ability to meet without travel time. Because formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep appointments during pregnancy, childcare routines or work breaks and to use shorter check-ins when that suits daily life.