- Relationship focus
- Culturally informed
- Practical strategies
About Shabina
Shabina Kauser is a counsellor who combines client-centred listening with practical tools to help people through relationship and family difficulties. She draws on three years of experience supporting people with grief, low self-esteem, motivation and major life changes. Shabina aims to make the first step feel less daunting by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk.
She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build small, steady changes. Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also inform her work when exploring past patterns and inner conflicts. Sessions focus on simple, achievable steps alongside a clear listening presence.
Shabina has a background working with Urdu-speaking communities and uses language and cultural understanding to help people name their struggles. She is fluent in spoken Urdu and Punjabi, and can support conversations that consider cultural and generational factors. This experience informs how she talks about family expectations, tradition and identity.
Clients from a range of Asian and Far East backgrounds have been supported in navigating collectivist pressures and emotional expression. Shabina pays attention to how cultural traditions both help and sometimes limit personal choices. She helps people weigh cultural values against their individual needs in a respectful way.
Her qualification is NCPS, which she holds while practising in the United Kingdom. She works collaboratively, listening first and then offering practical strategies tailored to each person. If you want a straightforward, culturally aware approach, Shabina aims to guide each step forward.
Approaches that translate well to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what you say so you feel understood; it helps when someone wants space to make sense of feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that are causing distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and improve clarity.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try and when to adapt them. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits your needs rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It can also suit quieter conversations when video is not needed and can support regular, steady progress through brief exercises and structured discussions.
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 she help with?
Shabina supports people with relationship and family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works on related issues such as communication, guilt and identity questions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a client-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques. Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas are also part of her toolbox when helpful.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people on relationship and family concerns and with communities from Asian and Far East backgrounds. She has particular awareness of cultural and generational influences.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu; she is fluent in spoken Urdu and Punjabi and has varying reading and writing ability in those languages.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm scheduling and time differences when arranging sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.