BACP

Shagufta Qadir, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Shagufta is a BACP therapist in the UK.

7+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Shagufta

Shagufta Qadir is a United Kingdom-licensed therapist with 7 years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address relationship concerns, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She works from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to face difficult challenges. Shagufta aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore patterns, identify goals, and develop practical strategies to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and she offers steady guidance and encouragement through that process.

Shagufta’s approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for individual experience. She supports clients as they discover new ways of coping, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that suits them.

Areas of expertise

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English, Urdu

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue

Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image

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Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand attachment needs, improve emotional connection, and work through difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth - it is often used when people want to build self-esteem, confidence, and clarity about their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by testing and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shagufta works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are involved in choosing priorities and shaping the work together.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Registered professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, goal-oriented support that aligns with each client’s lifestyle and needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shagufta Qadir have?

Shagufta Qadir has 7 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Shagufta Qadir a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Shagufta Qadir provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Urdu.

Where is Shagufta Qadir located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shagufta Qadir as my therapist?

You can work with Shagufta Qadir through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shagufta Qadir work with international clients?

Yes, Shagufta Qadir works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shagufta Qadir cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.