Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk

NCPS 21 years practising Sees people online

Trauma-aware therapy focused on healing and connection

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About Sharmi

Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms and depression. She also supports people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Sharmi uses plain talk and a steady presence to help people untangle painful patterns and feel less overwhelmed.

She trained to doctorate level in psychology and counselling and has 21 years' experience in the mental health sector.

Background and approach

She is an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). That background underpins a focus on trauma and attachment-related difficulties. Her work pays attention to how early life events shape current reactions.

That includes abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment issues and developmental trauma. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and relationship breakups. Sharmi draws on several practical approaches, including attachment-based work, client-centred talking therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour strategies and EMDR for trauma processing.

Sessions emphasise gentle exploration of thoughts, body responses and triggers rather than rushing to solutions. She speaks English, Danish and Tamil and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

At a glance

Years practising
21
Registered with
NCPS
Registration number
NCS23-03556
Languages
English, Danish, Tamil
Approaches include
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

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What Sharmi works with

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Approaches Sharmi lists

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How Sharmi works online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can still focus on these patterns by talking through relational moments, noticing physical responses and testing new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple exercises to try between sessions, which suit remote working well. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories and often combines talk work with guided sensory tasks tailored to the person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs and preferences. That choice can change as trust grows and new priorities emerge.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, reducing time away from work or family, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes ongoing practice tasks and homework easier to share and review between appointments.

Questions and answers

What concerns does this counsellor support?

She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family strains, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem problems, as well as mood concerns such as bipolar and depression.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The style is calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on understanding triggers, body responses and everyday coping strategies.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has 21 years of professional work in the mental health sector and specific experience with trauma, attachment difficulties and therapeutic parenting concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Danish and Tamil.

Can people outside the UK work with this therapist?

International clients are accepted for work with this therapist.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?

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

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