Shagufta Qadir , BACP

Shagufta Qadir is a UK-licensed counsellor with seven years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to recognised standards of practice.

Shagufta helps clients manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship difficulties. She also works with people who are struggling with motivation, low self-esteem, and confidence. Her approach is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses strengths that can be used to move through difficulties.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Shagufta acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change. She focuses on providing steady, compassionate support as clients explore goals and build the skills needed for a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shagufta draws on several established approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and safety in relationships and can help people address issues rooted in early attachments and current relational difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their values, goals, and feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shagufta works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses so the fit remains helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or to access help from different locations. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and to tailor contact styles to what works best for each client.