Shabina Kauser, NCPS

Shabina Kauser is a UK-based therapist who brings three years of clinical experience supporting people through relationship struggles, family tensions, grief and loss, motivation challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She works to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly, and she supports clients as they take courageous steps toward a more satisfying life.

Shabina has a strong cultural understanding shaped by extensive work within Urdu-speaking communities and by being raised in a multicultural environment. She uses her language skills and cultural insight to help clients untangle issues that are rooted in family expectations, generational trauma, and community norms. She is fluent in spoken Urdu and Punjabi, and she notes that her reading and writing ability in Urdu is at an intermediate or primary level while she does not read or write Punjabi. This linguistic range allows her to engage with nuance in conversations that are shaped by cultural traditions.

Shabina holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification listed among her credentials. She has supported people from across Asia and the Far East and is experienced in helping individuals navigate collectivist family dynamics, communication problems, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Her approach is informed by cultural sensitivity and a commitment to helping each person find practical ways to move forward.

Client-Focused Approaches and Online Support

Shabina commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an empathetic, accepting environment so people can explore their own thoughts and values at their own pace. This approach helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and decisions tied to cultural or family expectations.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be useful for coping with anxiety, low mood, motivation problems, and changes in daily functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Shabina works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors sessions accordingly, combining elements from different therapies when that serves the client best.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward practical progress.