Shabina Kauser , NCPS

Shabina Kauser is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience supporting people through relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional qualification in the United Kingdom, and draws on that training to provide compassionate, culturally informed care.

Shabina creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored safely. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer steady support as people work toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships. Her practice is shaped by a strong awareness of cultural constraints and generational trauma that can influence family dynamics and personal choices.

Before qualifying as a therapist, Shabina worked extensively within the Urdu-speaking community, using the nuances of language to help clients unpack internal conflicts. She is fluent in spoken Urdu and fluent in Punjabi; she notes that her Urdu reading and writing skills are at an intermediate or basic level and that she does not read or write Punjabi. This linguistic ability is paired with a deep familiarity with South Asian cultural traditions and the specific pressures they can create, such as parental expectations and limitations on autonomy.

Shabina has experience supporting people from Asia and the Far East where collectivist values and long-standing traditions influence emotional expression and decision making. She supports clients in navigating their feelings while respecting cultural values, and she works collaboratively to identify pathways toward personal growth within the context of family and community expectations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shabina uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s goals and values guide the work - this approach helps with relationship concerns, family dynamics, and issues around identity and self-esteem. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for coping with grief, low motivation, and life changes. In addition, mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills that support resilience in stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shabina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adapt the approach as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Shabina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue therapy despite geographic or time constraints.