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Shushanik Gasparyan

BACP

Shushanik Gasparyan, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Shushanik is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 8+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About Shushanik

With eight years of professional experience, Shushanik Gasparyan offers compassionate therapeutic support to people navigating difficult life moments. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients face feelings and experiences they may have avoided or found painful, and guiding them toward greater balance and connection in their lives. Shushanik aims to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where exploration and growth can take place at a pace that feels right for each person.

Shushanik has worked in agency settings as a psychologist for seven years, providing therapy to both adults and children. Her background includes project work with international organisations such as Save the Children and UNICEF on initiatives addressing child abuse, bringing experience with trauma-informed work across diverse contexts. She supports a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and more.

Practising in an integrative way, Shushanik draws on Person-Centred principles alongside Gestalt and Transactional Analysis techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards in counselling practice. Whether someone seeks short-term support or longer-term work, Shushanik is dedicated to fostering healthy change and personal growth through collaborative, individualized care.

Areas of expertise

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English, Armenian

Focus areas

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GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD

Approaches that guide online therapeutic support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the person is treated as the expert on their own experience. This approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, and general emotional distress by encouraging personal discovery and self-directed change.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring the stories they tell about their lives. It can be especially useful for addressing identity-related concerns, trauma, and patterns that feel stuck, allowing new meanings and possibilities to emerge.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships. It can be helpful for deeper issues such as long-standing relationship patterns, unresolved grief, or persistent emotional difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shushanik works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. For many people this range of options makes it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and integrate therapy into daily life while working with registered professionals and therapists who adapt their methods to the online setting.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shushanik Gasparyan have?

Shushanik Gasparyan has eight years of experience.

Is Shushanik Gasparyan a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Shushanik Gasparyan provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Armenian.

Where is Shushanik Gasparyan located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Shushanik Gasparyan as my therapist?

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

Does Shushanik Gasparyan work with international clients?

Yes, Shushanik Gasparyan works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shushanik Gasparyan 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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