- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Grief and loss
About Gulsan
Gulsan Abubakar Karbani is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has 37 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict and loss. She also supports people facing issues such as low self-esteem, trauma, intimacy concerns and parenting challenges.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. The therapist draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
Much of her work helps people who are coping with big life changes. This includes grief and separation, issues around commitment and abandonment, and the practical strains that follow illness or caregiving roles. She also addresses concerns like body image, eating and anger in straightforward conversation.
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, clarifying values, and mapping relationship patterns to change how everyday interactions feel.
Sessions are conducted in the languages listed on her profile, and she accepts international clients. To start, people complete a short questionnaire so the therapist can match the work to their goals and life circumstances.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters most. It can help with stress, anxiety and making changes after life disruptions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile lists that sessions are available online and that international clients are accepted but does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work and childcare, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to continue practical therapy tasks such as skills practice, notes on relationship patterns, and regular emotional check-ins.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict as well as grief, self-esteem, trauma, intimacy concerns and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She treats the client as the expert on their story and uses practical, evidence-informed methods to identify patterns and test new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.