Mustabshira Durrani

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

About Mustabshira

Mustabshira Durrani works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and depression using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a member of the BACP, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has 13 years of professional experience in the UK.

She focuses on helping people notice different ways of seeing their situation. That can make old problems feel more manageable and point to new choices. Sessions aim to help clients resolve hurts and conflicts so they can move forward with less distress.

Her approach is practical and conversational. She encourages people to talk through uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and to try small changes between sessions. The therapist describes working with clients to develop clearer perspectives and to build confidence and motivation.

Mustabshira draws on her own experience of recovery to inform her work. She stresses the value of commitment and honest discussion during counselling. Clients are invited to share fears, anxiety and hopelessness and to work toward greater contentment over time.

She also accepts a wide range of concerns linked to mood and relationships, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose. Post-traumatic stress and panic difficulties are included in her practice.

Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, clients use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical changes and on understanding how patterns of thought and behaviour affect daily life. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative ways of interpreting situations; this can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how someone responds to stress. Another useful approach works with memories and responses linked to trauma, helping people process painful experiences and learn coping strategies for intrusive memories and panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and will agree a plan together. That collaborative discussion guides which techniques are used and how sessions proceed.

Practical benefits of doing counselling online include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. If you need to check formats, please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to have regular appointments and to apply what they learn in everyday settings.

Topics Mustabshira lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Questions about Mustabshira

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She lists stress and anxiety among her main areas and supports people with panic and mood difficulties.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a conversational, practical style to help people try new perspectives and small changes between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

No. International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.