Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk

• Trauma and abuse
• Attachment issues
• EMDR and CBT

About Sharmi

Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk works on trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties and related concerns, using trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive methods. She offers counselling that addresses anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, parenting and relationship issues, and supports people with sleep, eating and anger problems. Sharmi is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member and has 21 years of professional experience.

She trained to doctorate level in psychology and counselling and has completed a wide range of additional trauma training. Her practice focuses on helping people who experienced childhood adversity, neglect or domestic violence, as well as those with PTSD, complex trauma or developmental trauma. She also supports people dealing with bipolar, ADHD and compassion fatigue alongside more common issues such as stress and life changes.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour skills and EMDR. That means practical tools for managing emotions, attention to relationship patterns, and interventions aimed at processing traumatic memory where appropriate.

Her work includes attention to body-based and brain-based aspects of trauma, including how implicit or body memories can affect day-to-day reactions and relationships. Sharmi also helps with parenting and blended family challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication and intimacy problems.

She offers therapy in English, Danish and Tamil and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the Talk to a counsellor online button. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connections and patterns. In online sessions this looks like noticing relationship habits, testing new ways of communicating, and working through fears of closeness or rejection. Client-centred counselling centres the person's perspective, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify feelings and goals; it is useful for many concerns including stress and low self-esteem. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments, which can help with anxiety, sleep and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will discuss options openly and work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as different issues emerge.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week, easier access for people living abroad, and shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps sustain continuity of care and makes attending sessions simpler without needing travel.

Topics Sharmi lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Gottman Method
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Sharmi

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar and related mood concerns using a range of therapeutic methods.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She combines attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour approaches, and uses EMDR as part of trauma work.

How long has she been practising?

She has 21 years of professional experience in the mental health sector.

Is she registered or accredited?

She is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) as stated in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, Danish and Tamil.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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