- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
- Men's wellbeing
About Shabina
Shabina Kauser is a counsellor who focuses on relationship and family concerns. She draws on three years of experience to support people facing grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk.
Her approach is culturally aware and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps people name concerns clearly. Sessions include talking through relationships, coping after loss, managing family expectations, and rebuilding confidence.
Shabina uses a mix of person-centred listening and focused techniques. This helps people reflect on feelings and try new ways of thinking or behaving. She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to manage stress and stay grounded.
Her background includes work with Urdu-speaking communities and clients from Asia and the Far East. She speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu, and uses cultural knowledge to understand family pressures and generational issues. This helps when exploring topics such as immigration, parental expectations and family of origin problems.
Practical concerns like communication problems, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, divorce and separation, and coping with disasters are part of her caseload. She also supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, forgiveness and finding life purpose. Shabina aims to help each person set realistic steps forward and build everyday coping skills.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor reflects what a person says and helps them find their own solutions; this is useful for relationship issues and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers clear steps to test new ways of thinking and coping, which can help with anxiety, grief and adjusting to life changes.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce overwhelm and increase calm. It can be used alongside talking therapy to manage stress and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences, try practical techniques and adjust the plan together as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people choose online work because it can be more convenient around work or caring commitments, or because it lets them access a therapist with cultural or language experience that might not be local.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, divorce, domestic violence, immigration issues and finding life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a person27s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people on relationship and family challenges and related concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu. She notes spoken fluency in Urdu and Punjabi and a more limited ability with reading and writing in those languages.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist27s availability.