Shagufta Qadir, BACP

BACP therapist helping with stress and relationships

Stress and anxiety support
Addiction and relationship help
Flexible online sessions

About Shagufta Qadir

Shagufta Qadir is a UK-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours, relationship challenges, low self-esteem and struggles with motivation and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients identify and mobilise personal strengths to address the issues that feel most pressing in their lives. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often takes courage, and Shagufta offers steady encouragement and practical support while clients explore goals and change at a pace that suits them.

She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects affiliation with a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Shagufta combines a warm, client-focused manner with goal-oriented work to help people gain clarity, build confidence and develop coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

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

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shagufta Qadir have?

Shagufta has seven years of professional experience working with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, motivation and self-esteem.

Is Shagufta Qadir a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP membership. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Shagufta Qadir provide therapy?

Shagufta provides therapy in English and Urdu.

Where is Shagufta Qadir located?

Shagufta is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shagufta Qadir as my therapist?

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

Does Shagufta Qadir work with international clients?

Yes. Shagufta 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 is 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve intimacy and address recurring relationship difficulties by exploring how past bonds shape present behaviour.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach supports self-exploration, builds self-esteem and helps clients find their own solutions to challenges such as motivation, confidence and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life experiences, then developing practical strategies to change thinking and behaviour. It is often used to manage anxiety, stress and low mood by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Registered professionals and therapists frequently combine methods, and Shagufta will work collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Shagufta is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reach clients in different locations and continue work between sessions in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.

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