- Person-centred focus
- Narrative perspective
- Works in English
About Shushanik
Shushanik Gasparyan is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through difficult times. She aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences and blocked feelings. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore what matters to them. Shushanik works in English and Armenian and practises in the United Kingdom.
She draws on eight years of experience working in agency settings as a psychologist and with international organisations on child protection projects. That background informs how she responds to concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship struggles. She also supports people facing challenges with self-esteem, anger, addiction and sleep or eating difficulties.
Her approach mixes Client-Centred Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. That means sessions often focus on listening closely, understanding the story someone has been living with, and noticing how past patterns shape present choices. Work may involve looking at recurring relationship dynamics, memories that keep coming up, or the meaning behind difficult feelings.
Shushanik mentions codependency, communication problems and multicultural concerns among areas she explores with clients. She helps people reflect on identity, life purpose and isolation and to find practical ways to cope day to day. Sessions can be arranged for different lengths of time depending on what a person needs.
People who want to start are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to the therapist's availability.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of each session, so the counsellor listens carefully and follows what the person finds most important. This approach is useful for people needing emotional support, clarity or help rebuilding self-esteem.Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. In sessions the counsellor helps separate the person from the problem and look for alternative stories that fit their values and goals. This can be helpful for relationship issues, codependency and life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods that match goals and preferences. Sessions can start with what feels most pressing and shift over time as needs change.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or fitting a session into a lunch break. When practical details matter, confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know how appointments are run. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors and therapists aim to help people make progress through regular sessions and shared planning.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Armenian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma among other issues. Additional areas include relationship problems, codependency and eating or sleeping difficulties.
What is Shushanik's therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred and warm, focusing on what matters to the client. She also uses narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at life stories and recurring patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience working in agency settings and with international organisations on child protection projects.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
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 working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.