- Trauma-sensitive support
- Attachment-focused work
- Bilingual sessions available
About Sharmi
Sharmi Gowri-Kriszyk is a counsellor with 21 years of experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationship issues. She also works with concerns such as addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and low self-esteem. Sharmi lists Adoption and foster care and attachment-related difficulties among her additional focus areas. She speaks English, Danish and Tamil and offers work to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Sharmi’s approach is trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive, with particular attention to how past harm can affect behaviour and relationships today. She draws on methods that look at attachment patterns and how people relate to others, alongside talking therapies that help shift thoughts and responses. Sessions can include work on body-based responses and core memories as part of recovery from abuse, neglect or developmental trauma.
She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about triggers, difficult feelings and life events at their own pace. The therapy process is collaborative, so goals and tools are agreed with each person. Practical techniques are used alongside exploring past experience to help with everyday coping and longer-term change.
Sharmi has an NCPS credential and is listed as an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). Her background includes many years in the mental health sector and further specialist training in trauma work. This experience informs support for people working through PTSD, complex trauma, attachment difficulties and the stresses of parenting or blended family life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Costs vary with location and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, what feels safe or unsafe, and how to build more reliable ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and supports people to find their own solutions and pace.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or fitting a shorter check-in at lunchtime. It also allows people outside the immediate area to work with a therapist who has relevant trauma and attachment experience. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements when you start the matching process.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Danish, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharmi commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions and trauma-related problems. Adoption and foster care, attachment issues and parenting strain are also listed as focus areas.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The style is collaborative and trauma-informed, with time set aside to explore feelings and triggers gently. Practical tools are offered alongside space to process past experiences.
How much professional experience does the therapist have?
Sharmi has 21 years of professional work in the mental health sector and has completed additional training in trauma-focused work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an NCPS credential and is listed as an NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred). She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, Danish and Tamil.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted for work with this therapist.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are paid through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.