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Gulsan Abubakar Karbani, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
37 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

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Gulsan Abubakar Karbani uses person-centred and evidence-informed methods to help people facing emotional strain. She brings 37 years of experience and a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Gulsan meets clients in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and works with people from a range of backgrounds across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Her work focuses on everyday and complex concerns. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and anger.

Background and approach

She also helps with relationship and family conflict, intimacy-related worries, self-esteem and eating concerns. Gulsan draws on several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to explore values and practical steps. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas are used when relationships and connection are central. Sessions are offered in a straightforward, respectful way.

She treats people as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to set goals. Gulsan aims to make therapy practical, with small tasks and clear checkpoints between sessions. People choose to see her for a mix of short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns.

She has experience supporting those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement and major life transitions. The focus is always on usable tools and clearer next steps. To begin, people pick a subscription plan, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule.

This process helps pair the right approach with each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Gulsan commonly blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and build meaningful habits. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying practical experiments to shift feelings and behaviour. ACT helps people clarify values and take small, committed steps even when difficult emotions are present.

She also uses attachment-informed ideas when relationship patterns matter, helping people notice connection styles and try different ways of relating. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as work unfolds so the plan matches progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and exercises, phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping consistent contact with a therapist.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Gulsan supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger. She also helps with relationship and family conflict, intimacy concerns, eating issues and self-esteem.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Work is collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and exploring values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the counsellor located and what is her credential?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu to support multilingual clients.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
37 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

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