- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Guilt and shame focus
About Shagufta
Shagufta Chaudhary is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 21 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem struggles. She aims to help clients who feel stuck under guilt and shame, or who want clearer ways to manage fear and worry.
Shagufta uses a mix of practical approaches. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. She also uses client-centred principles so conversations follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) tools are used for skills such as managing intense feelings and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Sessions are straightforward and focused. She works one-on-one and also offers couple and family work when that is part of the plan. Meetings aim to clarify what feels overwhelming, practise skills that reduce reactivity, and test different ways of relating to others and to oneself.
Shagufta pays attention to cultural background and the pressures that can come from family or faith. She also addresses practical concerns like money stress and life purpose when they connect to emotional strain. Her style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on small, usable changes.
People who come with panic attacks, mood shifts, struggles with narcissistic dynamics, abandonment fears, or body image problems find specific strategies to try between sessions. To begin, she invites people to choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early and close relationships shape current feelings and reactions. In practice this means noticing patterns in relationships - for example, fear of abandonment or shutting down - and trying different ways of responding that are less reactive.Client-centred therapy focuses on conversations that follow the client's priorities. The therapist listens without imposing a set plan, and helps the person name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down upsetting thoughts and behaviours into parts you can change, and provides simple exercises to test new ideas and reduce anxiety or guilt.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day realities, and will help decide which methods to try first. That choice is made together, and can change as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work and family, avoiding travel time, and choosing a quieter environment for focused conversations. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking, as options can vary. Online sessions are useful for practising skills between meetings and keeping momentum when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, abandonment and body image.
How does she approach therapy?
She blends attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive-behavioural methods with DBT and emotion-focused ideas. The result is practical skill work plus attention to relationship patterns and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.