Shagufta Chaudhary, ACA - Therapist in Australia

Stress and anxiety
Relationship help
Self-esteem work

About Shagufta

Shagufta Chaudhary is an ACA counsellor who focuses on helping people reduce stress and manage anxiety. She guides clients through relationship strains, trauma and abuse recovery, grief, and building self-esteem. Her approach is practical and compassionate, aimed at making small changes that feel doable day to day.

Shagufta offers one-on-one sessions and works with couples and families when that’s appropriate. She encourages honest conversation and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings. She explains things plainly and helps clients find tools they can use between sessions.

With 21 years of experience, Shagufta draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She may use attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioural techniques to reshape unhelpful thoughts, and emotion-focused methods to process intense feelings. She balances practical skills with attention to emotional experience.

Shagufta also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, financial stress, mood concerns, multicultural issues, narcissistic dynamics, panic disorder and panic attacks. She tailors work to the specific challenges someone brings.

Her style is supportive and straightforward. She helps people rebuild self-worth, reduce fear, and increase confidence. To begin, she asks a few simple questions to understand what matters most and what small steps could start to change everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions; this can help when relationship patterns, fear of abandonment or trust issues are causing distress. Client-centred work emphasises creating a warm, accepting space where the person leads the conversation and feels heard, which helps with self-esteem and exploring personal goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shagufta works collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the focus as goals evolve.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity when plans change, while still letting the therapist and client practice skills together and review progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCommunication problems Control issues Divorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

Shagufta works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses related areas like abandonment, body image and panic attacks.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and empathic, focusing on clear tools and open conversation. She balances skills work with attention to emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an ACA counsellor and practices in Australia.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside Australia work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions run under a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.