- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Grief and loss
About Gulsan
Gulsan Abubakar Karbani is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 37 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and loss, and other life changes. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting pressures, anger and depression.
Her starting point is that each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions focus on talking through what is getting in the way and on practical steps that fit into daily life. Gulsan encourages clear, small goals and uses a mix of approaches to suit what a person wants to achieve.
She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas to help with unhelpful thoughts and avoidance. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ways of working inform how she looks at relationship patterns and connection difficulties. Client-centred practice keeps the focus on the person's perspective and priorities.
Over decades of practice she has worked across a wide range of concerns, including complex issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Her work also addresses life events like divorce, bereavement and coping after major change.
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. International clients can be supported. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify what matters to them and to practise small actions aligned with those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and present relationship patterns shape current difficulties and helps people recognise and change repeated interaction styles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist discusses options with each person and chooses methods based on the client's goals, preferences and practical needs. This is a collaborative decision and can be reviewed as work progresses.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the original biography did not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only options if that helps with bandwidth or comfort, or stay on video for a more face-to-face feel. Registered or accredited professionals work with you to match approach and format to what will fit in your life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
37+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from ACT and CBT to clarify values, reduce avoidance and set small achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her credential is NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.