Shagufta Qadir, BACP

Shagufta Qadir is a UK-based therapist with seven years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, believing that clients are the experts on their story and already carry strengths that can be used to face difficult situations. Her work focuses on helping people take the first courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering steady support throughout that process.

Shagufta is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to professional practice and ongoing development. She combines evidence-informed approaches with a warm, person-centered stance to tailor work to each client’s needs, goals, and pace. Whether someone is dealing with long-standing patterns or a recent life change, she aims to create a respectful space where practical steps and personal insight come together.

Shagufta offers therapy in English and Urdu and accepts international clients. She is available for people seeking help with a wide range of concerns including mood difficulties, trauma or grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, and career or life transitions. She is there to guide clients as they build resilience and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shagufta draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current emotions and close connections. This approach can help people understand repeated relationship patterns, respond to fears of abandonment, and build more secure bonds. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which places the client’s experience at the center of sessions and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration - an approach suited to those seeking a supportive space to gain clarity and self-understanding. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often offering practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Shagufta works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping their care alongside a licensed professional.

Online therapy with Shagufta is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from wherever you are, while allowing sessions to be adapted to what feels most comfortable and effective for each person.