Gulnargis Sharif, BACP

Gulnargis Sharif is a UK-based therapist with a decade of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She holds BACP credentialing - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects formal recognition within the UK counseling profession. Gulnargis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients boost motivation, build self esteem and confidence, and navigate major life changes.

Her practice includes focused work on grief and loss, alongside helping people cope with guilt, shame, and challenges related to attachment and life purpose. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is regarded as the expert on their own story, and she helps uncover strengths that support recovery and personal growth. Gulnargis pays attention to practical coping strategies as well as deeper emotional themes so that progress can be meaningful and sustainable.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Gulnargis aims to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen and encouraged to take the next steps. She offers services in English and Urdu and works with adults across a range of emotional and life concerns, helping them move toward clearer goals and improved wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Gulnargis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage intense emotions and regain practical control. One strand of her work focuses on skills-based strategies for stress and anxiety - this includes identifying unhelpful patterns, learning coping tools, and practicing approaches that reduce day-to-day distress. Another area emphasizes grief-focused processing and meaning-making, supporting clients as they navigate loss and rebuild a sense of purpose after difficult events. She also explores attachment and relationship themes to help clients understand how past connections influence present wellbeing and to develop healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gulnargis collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines client strengths with targeted techniques and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy feels tailored and practical.

Online therapy with Gulnargis is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or work, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life gets busy.