Shilpa Kurakula, BACP

Shilpa Kurakula is a counsellor who aims to help people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain and questions about self-worth. She works with people facing grief, addiction, parenting pressures and life changes. Shilpa uses clear, down‑to‑earth language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

Shilpa has nine years' experience and is a BACP member, which means she follows professional standards set by that body. She trained in humanistic integrative counselling and blends different ways of working to match a person’s needs. This means sessions often move between listening, reflecting on patterns, and spotting small changes that can make life easier.

In sessions she helps people look at what led to a problem, what they want to change, and what choices are available. Conversations stay centred on the person and their goals. She may help with issues such as family of origin problems, abandonment concerns, body image and parenting stress, among others.

Shilpa tailors her approach so people can try realistic steps outside therapy. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused, so clients leave with clear ideas to try. If someone wants to explore emotions, tackle addictive behaviours, or work through intimacy-related worries, she supports them in finding the next practical move.

People interested in starting will answer a short questionnaire and then schedule a session based on the matching process. International clients can be supported and sessions follow the therapist’s usual working methods.

How these approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own answers. It suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings like grief, shame or low self-esteem.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and over time. It helps when someone wants to understand why they react in certain ways and how past experiences shape present difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what the client wants to achieve and small steps that move them towards that goal. It can be useful for stress, practical life changes and situations where quick, usable strategies are helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods to use, based on the person's goals and preferences. That means the plan can shift as understanding grows and priorities change.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a counsellor from different locations, helping therapy fit everyday life without committing to long trips.