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Shilpa Kurakula, BACP

Shilpa Kurakula is a counsellor who aims to make the first step easier for people feeling overwhelmed.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
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About Shilpa

Shilpa Kurakula is a counsellor who aims to make the first step easier for people feeling overwhelmed. She keeps sessions focused and approachable so clients can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, low confidence and relationship worries without feeling judged. Her practice suits people who need practical help with emotions and life changes.

Shilpa works in a straightforward way. She listens and helps clients identify what has led to their difficulties.

Background and approach

Together they look at options and decide which changes are realistic and helpful. Sessions often cover things like coping with loss, managing anger, addiction concerns, body image and parenting strain. Her background includes nine years of clinical experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

That experience informs how she adapts sessions for different needs and life stages. She draws on several therapeutic views rather than following a single method. In practice Shilpa offers a mix of talking and goal-focused steps.

She encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping. The style is conversational and outcome-oriented, with room to reflect on deeper patterns when useful. People who choose her can expect clear discussion about what they want to change.

Appointments aim to balance immediate relief with longer-term personal work. The approach is collaborative and paced to suit each person’s situation.

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BACP	383514	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shilpa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Shilpa names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace to help them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for low mood, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and where they may come from. Talking through past and present relationships can reveal unhelpful habits and offer new ways of relating to oneself and others. This can help with long-standing anxiety, grief and family of origin issues.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clearer goals. Sessions identify what is already working and build on those strengths to create quick, manageable changes for problems such as stress, parenting challenges or coping with transitions.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options, try different ways of working and adjust plans based on goals and what feels helpful. Collaboration helps shape a plan that suits each person’s needs.

Online appointments offer flexibility and fit around busy lives. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or shorter updates. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into work, family and travel schedules.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Shilpa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as addiction, body image and parenting strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Work is conversational and client-centred, with a focus on understanding causes and trying practical steps that fit individual goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Shilpa has nine years of experience working with a range of emotional and life-change issues and adapts her approach to each person’s needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Shilpa works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.