Shagufta Qadir

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BA (Hons) Reg. MBACP (Accred) UKCPS Clinical Supervisor.

About me

I’m an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor MBACP (Accred) with over 20 years of experience supporting people through life’s deeply challenging moments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or carrying the weight of grief, trauma, or relationship difficulties, please know you don’t have to face it on your own. I’m here to walk beside you, offering a safe, gentle space where you can exhale, talk openly, and feel truly heard.

My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and centred entirely around you—your needs, your pace, and what feels supportive for where you are right now. Together, we’ll explore what’s been happening beneath the surface, helping you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and begin to feel more grounded and empowered.

Whether you're taking your very first step into therapy or returning after some time away, you’re warmly welcomed here.
When you feel ready, I’m here to support you.

 
How I can support you

Over the years, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, families, and organisations, offering help with things like:

  • Anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder
  • Depression and low mood
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma and emotional overwhelm
  • Relationship struggles and communication issues
  • Life-changing diagnoses, including cancer support (Macmillan) and end-of-life care
  • I also offer couples counselling to help you reconnect, improve communication, and strengthen your relationship—whether you’re navigating a rough patch or simply want to deepen your connection.

I am trained as a trauma-informed counsellor and bring a compassionate, client-centred approach to my work, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences. I also have specialist experience working with ex-offenders at Kirkham Prison, supporting rehabilitation, personal growth, and emotional resilience. Whether you're facing a specific life challenge or looking to better understand yourself, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Supervision and professional support

Alongside therapy, I provide clinical supervision to counsellors and mental health professionals. My supervision style is supportive, collaborative, and reflective—I’m here to help you grow in confidence, look after your own well-being, and navigate your client work with care and integrity.

I also offer training, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) sessions, and workplace wellbeing support for businesses and organisations that want to create healthier, more emotionally aware environments.

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist really matters. I’m always happy to have an informal chat so you can get a feel for how I work and ask any questions you might have—no pressure, just a friendly conversation.

If something in this speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you.

Training, qualifications & experience

·      BA Hons - Counselling and Psychotherapy - Lancaster University

·      Foundation Degree in Counselling with Brief Interventions - Lancaster  University

·      Trauma Informed with Lancashire Constabulary.

·      Certificate in Supervision - The Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy

.       Working with anxiety & depression through the Internal Family Systems lens

.      Working with dreams for personal development 

Types of therapy I offer include:

  • Critical Incident Debriefing Qualified
  • EAP Services
  • Group work and dynamics
  • Person-Centred Approach
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro linguistic Programming
  • CBT
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • CPCAB Level 2 & 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Additional Training Courses

  • Care Certificate based on the standards set by Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health.
  • Working and Supporting Families with Autism (2017)
  • Introduction to Risk Management and Health & Safety 2015-2018
  • Safeguarding Adults Level 1 2015 - 2018
  • Equality & Diversity 2015 - 2018
  • Safeguarding Children & Young People Level 2 2015
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Self Harm
  • Substance abuse

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Cultural and religious barriers.

South Asian Ethnicity Female Psychotherapist Counsellor.

Fees

£50.00 - £70.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • Health Assured

Additional information

Initial assessment 10 minutes chat - Free

Individual Counselling £50.

Couples Counselling - £90.

Clinical supervision (Student) - £50 - 45 minutes or £80 1.5 hr Face to face - Discount available for remote sessions

Qualified Counsellor supervision - £90 Face to Face - Discount available for remote sessions

Coaching and Mentoring Programmes available from £30 a session.  

EAP Services available.

Group counselling programmes available.

Concessions are available for low income and students - please contact me to discuss further.

If you have any queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 

07512 359254

I would be more than happy to help.

Thank you.

When I work

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Please contact me on :07512 359254

Further information

Concessions for trainee counsellors wanting to access counselling or supervision sessions.


Member of BACP and NCPS counselling services.

Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Urdu
Gujarati

Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati

Online platforms

FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

Online
Phone

I offer supportive, integrative supervision for counsellors at all stages. In-person and online sessions available. Get in touch for an informal chat.

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