- Trauma-informed care
- Attachment-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Sharmi
Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing and on trauma-related concerns. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship or intimacy difficulties. She also supports people coping with sleep or eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, ADHD and life changes.
Sharmi brings 21 years of experience in the mental health field and holds NCPS accreditation. She has worked with people affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence and complex trauma, and often supports those who feel their earlier therapy did not fully resolve their concerns. Her approach is trauma-informed and sensitive to the ways past experiences shape current reactions.
In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts, feelings and triggers can be talked through at a pace that feels manageable. She uses a mix of approaches that draw on attachment ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive and skills-based techniques, and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
Her work may include attention to body-based memories and to patterns that operate below conscious awareness. That can mean gently working with physical responses as well as talking through events and meanings. Sharmi emphasises collaboration and practical steps that link what happens in sessions to day-to-day life.
Sharmi offers therapy in English, Danish and Tamil and sees clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. To begin she asks people to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practise new ways of relating that feel steadier in everyday life. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping the person find their own solutions; online meetings can provide a consistent space to reflect and test small changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves spotting thought and behaviour patterns and trying concrete changes; it often involves short exercises and practical homework that suit remote sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes it easier to join from different locations and allows for a quicker check-in when time is limited. It can also reduce travel time and let the therapist and client focus directly on the work, using short practical exercises, breathing or grounding techniques and follow-up tasks between sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Danish, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family issues, intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger and low self-esteem, as well as bipolar issues, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is trauma-informed and client-centred, aiming for an open, non-judgemental space. Sessions combine talking with practical skills and attention to how the body and memory hold past experiences.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience in the mental health sector, working across trauma and related mental health concerns.
What credentials and where does she practise?
She is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English, Danish and Tamil.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and works with people nationally and worldwide.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.