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Shagufta Qadir, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
7 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Shagufta Qadir is a UK-based counsellor with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain and low self-esteem. She speaks English and Urdu and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Shagufta approaches sessions by treating each person as the expert in their own life. She looks for strengths and practical steps clients can use right away. She offers a calm, respectful space where concerns are named and options are explored together.

Background and approach

In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how relationships shape feelings. She also uses client-centred listening to follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when people want structured ways to manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Shagufta also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stress. Additional areas include body image, chronic illness, blended family issues and coping after divorce or separation. Therapy can be practical and goal-focused when needed, and more exploratory at other times.

She combines motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people find what motivates them and set manageable goals. The aim is steady progress so daily life feels easier. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.

Shagufta works with international clients and adapts the way she works to suit individual needs.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy helps identify patterns formed in early close relationships and how they affect current reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to look at relationship triggers and build new, healthier ways of relating.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and following the person's priorities. In remote sessions this means the counsellor reflects what matters most and supports the client to make choices that feel right for them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) provides clear tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT works well online when clients want structured exercises, homework and measurable progress between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then adapt methods together. This collaborative process helps shape sessions that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or study while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem and depression. Other focuses include grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She blends listening with practical steps so sessions can be either exploratory or focused on short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That experience informs a flexible approach to different issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Urdu

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