- Relationship and family
- Grief and life changes
- Speaks English Punjabi Urdu
About Shabina
Shabina Kauser is a counsellor with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She aims to make the room a calm, non-judgemental place to speak about what matters.
Shabina works in plain language and listens for what each person needs. She encourages clients to notice thoughts and feelings, and to try small changes that match their goals. This practical style helps people who want clearer communication, better boundaries, or more confidence.
Her background includes community work with Urdu-speaking groups and experience with clients from Asia and the Far East. That work shaped her awareness of cultural and generational pressures. She uses this understanding to help people untangle family expectations and cultural assumptions that affect daily choices.
Shabina speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu and can use those languages in sessions. She notes that her spoken Urdu is fluent while reading and writing are at a basic level. She also does not read or write Punjabi but draws on cultural knowledge when it helps the conversation.
Her approach draws on several therapy styles to fit individual needs. She helps people facing adoption or foster care questions, blended family challenges, immigration stress, isolation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She invites clients to take the first step and offers steady support as they work toward change.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people make choices that match their values. This approach is helpful for exploring relationship concerns, family pressures, and feelings of emptiness.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems in place. It breaks issues into small steps and builds practical strategies for things like confidence, communication and coping with change. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce rumination and manage strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will check in about what feels useful and adapt methods to a person's goals, cultural background and pace. Clients are invited to try different tools and give feedback so therapy stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between appointments, avoiding travel time, or choosing a quieter part of the day to meet. These practical benefits often help people sustain the progress made in sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Shabina helps with relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with topics like adoption and foster care, blended family issues, immigration stress and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
Sessions draw on client-centred methods that focus on the person's experience, cognitive behavioural techniques to work with thoughts and behaviours, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. Techniques are used to match practical goals in sessions.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has three years of experience working with individuals on relationship, family and grief matters, and in community settings that engaged Urdu-speaking clients.
Where is the counsellor based and what are the credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu. Spoken Urdu is offered fluently, while reading and writing in Urdu are at a basic level; Punjabi is spoken but not read or written by the counsellor.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
Yes, international clients are accepted. Please consider time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.