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Entry 158008United Kingdom

Khurshid Ali

Khurshid Ali, NCPS

United Kingdom 4 years in practice

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Counsellor - stress and grief focus

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem support

About Khurshid

Khurshid Ali is a counsellor registered as NCPS with four years' experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress and anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, depression, and related concerns. Khurshid works with people who are ready to take a first step and talk through what feels hard right now.

She aims to create a direct, non-judgemental space for conversations about feelings and practical problems. Sessions typically involve talking through current worries, identifying small changes that might help, and practising ways to manage strong emotions. The emphasis is on clear, usable steps rather than abstract theories.

Khurshid uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. She draws on approaches that help with mood, anxiety and coping after loss. The work often includes learning tools to lower stress, build confidence and plan next steps in work or life decisions.

Her style is conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what the person wants to achieve. She encourages clients to try ideas between sessions and to reflect on what helps. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change if needed.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow the registration and practice expectations associated with NCPS in the UK. People outside the UK are not accepted for work at this time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session through the site.

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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Khurshid works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on mood, anxiety and coping skills. One common approach she uses teaches practical breathing and grounding skills, and how to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. This helps people reduce immediate anxiety and gain steadier responses to stress.

Another approach she uses concentrates on grieving and loss, helping people make sense of what has happened and build routines and small habits that support day-to-day functioning. That work often includes tasks between sessions to practice new ways of remembering and relating to loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose which techniques to try, based on the person’s goals and preferences. The plan is reviewed and adjusted together as progress or needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family or work commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Registered and accredited professionals including counsellors often use online sessions to keep regular contact and to make therapy easier to schedule.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, LGBT matters, family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a conversational, goal-focused way. Sessions emphasise practical tools to manage mood, anxiety and grief.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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