- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Grief and loss
About Gulsan
Gulsan Abubakar Karbani is a counsellor registered as NCPS with 37 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, grief and loss. She also supports people facing issues with self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating difficulties, parenting, anger and depression.
Gulsan keeps a direct, practical approach in sessions. She treats clients as the experts of their own lives and helps them apply their strengths to tackle current problems. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Her background includes long experience across common life transitions. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to help people manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Attachment-informed ideas and emotionally-focused techniques also shape her way of working when relationships are central to the concern.
Gulsan speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and works with international clients as well as people in the UK. Practical matters such as scheduling, costs and the subscription model are explained before booking so clients know what to expect.
People who come to her are often dealing with early adult pressures - leaving home, career steps, money stress, relationships and feelings of falling behind. Her style aims to be straightforward and useful, helping people make manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and feeling directionless. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections; it can help when intimacy or family issues are central.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest a blend of methods that suit the issue at hand. That collaborative step helps people test what feels useful and adjust the plan if needed.
If you want to use online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or longer check-ins when required. It also lets clients use sessions while living abroad, which is helpful for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and conversations to an online setting so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she approach my problem in sessions?
Her style mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the UK.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and pricing details are provided before booking.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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