Gulsan Abubakar Karbani, NCPS
Compassionate Narrative-focused counselling
Details
| Name | Gulsan Abubakar Karbani |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Years in practice | 37 |
About Gulsan
Gulsan Abubakar Karbani is a counsellor who uses Narrative therapy alongside other talking approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She works from a belief that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be built on. Gulsan holds NCPS and has practised in the United Kingdom for 37 years.
She supports people coping with grief and loss, low self-esteem, anger and depression.
Background and approach
She also helps with intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, parenting strain and the pressure of life changes. Practical problem-solving and clear conversation are central to her sessions. Gulsan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values.
She also uses Client-Centred and Attachment-Based ideas to create a calm, respectful space for exploring difficult feelings and relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used when helpful to reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and are available to international clients.
She offers a mixture of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging for people who need flexible contact options. Her style is straightforward and supportive. Gulsan aims to help people untangle painful stories and find clearer ways forward.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, and she focuses on simple, manageable steps alongside listening and respect.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Gulsan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Gulsan among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gulsan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gulsan directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Acceptance-based approaches work online
Gulsan combines Narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people through online sessions. Narrative therapy focuses on helping people tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives, which can be useful for tackling relationship pain, grief and identity shifts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and values, then take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gulsan will discuss options and choose methods with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means the style of sessions can change as progress is made and needs shift.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when schedules or distance make in-person meetings difficult. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging suit people who need flexible, ongoing contact or a prompt between sessions. Together these formats allow therapy to fit into busy lives while keeping the focus on clear, steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Gulsan help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Gulsan uses Narrative therapy as a starting point, helping people re-author difficult life stories. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural ideas to match the approach to the person.
How long has she practised?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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