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Shilpa Kurakula

BACP

Shilpa Kurakula, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Shilpa is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 9+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Grief
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
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About Shilpa

Shilpa Kurakula is a United Kingdom based integrative counsellor with nine years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns. She creates a non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients are invited to explore their feelings, understand patterns, and work toward practical change.

Working in an integrative way, she draws on multiple therapeutic perspectives to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Discussions typically examine what has contributed to the presenting issues, what the client hopes to achieve, and what options might lead to the most helpful outcomes. This collaborative method aims to increase insight, build coping skills, and clarify steps forward.

Shilpa holds an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers support for a wide range of difficulties including trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and fatherhood issues, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related problems. She is experienced working with both individual and family concerns and accepts international clients who prefer remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-directive environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of change. It helps people who need a trusting space to explore emotions, build self-esteem, and make personal choices.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours. It can be useful for addressing recurring relationship issues, deeper emotional difficulties, and patterns that feel hard to change.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and achievable goals, helping clients identify strengths and small changes that move them toward preferred outcomes. This approach often suits people seeking short-term, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shilpa works collaboratively with clients to identify which method or combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients access support from home or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with registered professionals even when in-person meetings are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shilpa Kurakula have?

Shilpa Kurakula has 9 years of experience.

Is Shilpa Kurakula a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Shilpa Kurakula provide therapy?

Shilpa provides therapy in English.

Where is Shilpa Kurakula located?

Shilpa is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shilpa Kurakula as my therapist?

You can work with Shilpa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shilpa Kurakula work with international clients?

Yes, Shilpa Kurakula works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shilpa Kurakula cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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