Shabina Kauser

Shabina Kauser is a counsellor who works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, grief and big life changes. She holds the NCPS credential and brings three years of therapeutic experience to sessions. Shabina aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings without judgement. She uses a blend of conversational, practical and reflective approaches. Sessions often focus on everyday problems like communication breakdowns, parental expectations and self-worth. She listens for cultural and generational themes that shape how someone thinks and feels, then helps people untangle those patterns. Shabina has particular experience supporting people from South Asian backgrounds. She speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu and uses language to reach the finer meanings behind a story when helpful. She notes strengths and constraints found in cultural traditions and works with clients to respect values while finding personal choices. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients set small, manageable goals and tries techniques that match mood and situation. That could mean practical strategies for coping, talking through painful memories, or noticing thoughts that get in the way of change. Before qualifying she worked in community settings with Urdu-speaking people, which informs her cultural understanding. She has also supported people affected by adoption and foster care, blended family issues, immigration-related stress and the aftermath of loss. People who want a therapist who listens and adapts to their cultural context may find her supportive.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person's own priorities and pace. It involves attentive listening and reflecting back what matters most, which can help with relationship worries and family tension. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical ways to change them, useful for low mood, anxiety and self-esteem work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Shabina will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques may be tried and adjusted over time to fit what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain regular meetings. Online work can include shorter check-ins, guided exercises between sessions and the same conversational or practical work that happens in person, adapted to the medium. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide how to make therapy work around your everyday life.