Shamim Zziwa

Adolescent, Adult & Family Psychotherapy | Anxiety, Burnout, ADHD & Life Transitions

Teenager struggling with anxiety? Parent unsure how to help? Adult experiencing burnout?

Is your teenager becoming increasingly anxious, overwhelmed or withdrawn? Or are you an adult who appears to be coping while privately feeling exhausted, anxious or unable to switch off?

I provide specialist psychotherapy and mental health support for adolescents, adults and families experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, burnout, grief and significant life transitions. My particular passion is working with adolescents and young people, while supporting parents who may be trying to understand what is happening and how best to help.

Specialist psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, loss and significant life transitions.

I have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young people who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity, relationships, school pressures, or the challenges associated with ADHD and autism. I also work closely with parents, helping families understand what may be underlying difficult behaviour and supporting healthier relationships.

Alongside my work with young people and families, I support adults—particularly professionals experiencing burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, relationship difficulties and major life transitions. You may appear to be coping well on the outside while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected or unable to switch off.

As a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse, I combine psychological understanding with substantial clinical mental health experience. My training at the Tavistock and Birkbeck University has strengthened my capacity to listen carefully not only to what is happening now, but also to the underlying emotional patterns that may be keeping you or your family stuck.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative and tailored to the individual. I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and your difficulties, enabling meaningful and lasting change.

I also offer ADHD-informed screening and clinical assessment, parent consultations, and therapeutic support for families navigating neurodivergence, within my professional scope of practice. When specialist medical assessment is appropriate, I collaborate with relevant healthcare professionals.

The first few sessions give us a chance to get to know one another, understand what brought you to therapy, and think together about the kind of support that would be most appropriate.

I normally begin with four initial consultation sessions, after which we review our work together and agree on how best to proceed. These sessions are charged at the usual session fee.

Depending on your circumstances and therapeutic goals, I offer both short-term and long-term psychotherapy. I work psychodynamically and also draw on CBT and DBT-informed approaches where clinically appropriate.

I offer both online and face-to-face sessions.