Welcome to AlHaqiqa Counselling & Psychotherapy. I provide compassionate, confidential counselling for individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My aim is to offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Sessions are available online and in person, with a free 15-minute initial consultation for new clients.
About me and my practice
My name is Gulsan Abubakar Karbani, founder of AlHaqiqa Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am a PNCPS Accredited therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families work through emotional and psychological challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
At AlHaqiqa, therapy is approached as a collaborative process where each person is met with empathy, respect, and understanding. I believe every individual has a unique life journey, and therapy should honour that uniqueness while creating space for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful growth.
I support clients facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family conflict, emotional distress, low self-esteem, personality-related challenges, and important life transitions.
I offer therapy both in-person from Didcot, Oxfordshire, as well as online sessions across the UK. I also provide multilingual support in English, Urdu, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi, helping clients communicate comfortably in the language they feel most connected with.
Experience
I bring over 40 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through emotionally complex life experiences. For 35 years, I worked within the NHS as a Principal Genetic Counsellor, where I provided guidance and emotional support to individuals and families facing highly sensitive healthcare and life decisions.
This extensive background strengthened my understanding of compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and the importance of person-centred support during challenging life circumstances.
Alongside my NHS career, I developed a dedicated counselling practice focused on supporting mental and emotional wellbeing through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Over the years, I have worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, family conflict, emotional wellbeing, pregnancy and postnatal concerns, infertility support, and personality-related challenges.
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Qualified in 1993)
PNCPS Accredited Practitioner
35 years NHS experience as Principal Genetic Counsellor
Over 40 years of professional experience in counselling, emotional support, and therapeutic practice
Additional Information
I offer both in-person sessions in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and online therapy across the UK. Therapy sessions are available for individuals, couples, and families.
Multilingual support available in English, Arabic, Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Free 15-minute consultation available for new clients.
Professional Membership
PNCPS Accredited Practitioner
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Initial Consultation
A free 15-minute initial consultation is available to help discuss your concerns, answer questions, and explore whether therapy feels like the right next step for you.
Fees
Single Session: £75 (45 minutes)
4-Session Package: £280 (45 minutes each session)
Urgent Care Session: £90 (45 minutes)
Fees are designed to provide flexible options depending on individual needs and therapeutic goals.
When I Work
Appointments are available from Monday to Friday for both in-person and online sessions.
Flexible scheduling options are offered depending on client availability. Urgent care appointments may also be available for time-sensitive situations, subject to availability.
Therapeutic Approach
My work is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each client. I draw from Cognitive Behavi
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Area
Oxfordshire
