- Relationship issues
- Family concerns
- Blended household
About Shabina
Shabina Kauser is an NCPS credentialed counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, changes in life, and self-esteem struggles. She supports people who want clearer communication and more confidence while living within cultural expectations.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels difficult. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps that can change day-to-day life. She draws on client-centred ideas to listen without judgement and on cognitive behavioural tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns.
Shabina also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help with stress and emotional overwhelm. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and unsure how to begin. She is familiar with psychodynamic ideas about family of origin and how past patterns influence current relationships.
Her background includes work with Urdu- and Punjabi-speaking communities. She speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi and can use language and cultural knowledge to discuss family expectations and generational issues. She notes she is fluent speaking Urdu and Punjabi though her written ability in those languages is more limited.
Shabina has supported people from South Asia and the Far East and is aware of how collectivist values affect personal choices. She helps people negotiate parental expectations, stepfamily routines, co-parenting tensions and other blended household issues while respecting cultural norms.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Shabina draws on client-centred work to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on the clients perspective and aims to build clearer self-understanding and stronger decision making.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. CBT is practical and often helps with low mood, anxiety, confidence and communication problems by testing new ways of thinking and acting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shabina will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then suggest an approach or mix of approaches to try. The plan can be reviewed as sessions progress so methods are adjusted to what actually helps.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions fit into your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce the need to travel, or let someone choose to turn their camera off during part of a meeting. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help people maintain regular contact while managing busy daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship and family issues are addressed?
Shabina helps with relationship problems, family conflict, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred way of working, combined with CBT and mindfulness techniques to focus on thoughts, feelings and practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people on relationship, family and life-change concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu; she is fluent speaking Urdu and Punjabi but has more limited reading and writing ability in those languages.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional differences when you start the process.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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.