- Client-centred listening
- Practical goal focus
- Multilingual support
About Abida
Abida Haroon is a counsellor with six years' experience helping people work through stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) member and offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about painful or confusing feelings. Abida aims to help people gain more self-awareness and make clearer choices for their lives.
She listens carefully and tries to understand each person's experience from their point of view. Sessions focus on building resilience, self-acceptance and confidence. Abida uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's pace and priorities while also drawing on Emotionally-Focused and Mindfulness approaches when helpful.
People bring many different concerns, including grief, depression, trauma and issues around intimacy, parenting, work stress and sleeping or eating patterns. She also supports those facing cultural or religious challenges and has experience working with women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Abida aims to help clients notice patterns in relationships and attachment, and to work on feelings of guilt, shame or emptiness. Practical goal-setting and solution-focused ideas are used where useful to make change feel manageable. Sessions are conducted in English, Punjabi and Urdu to suit different needs.
Based in the United Kingdom, Abida works with adults and young adults to explore emotions and make steady progress. If someone prefers clear, respectful listening with options for gentle practical steps, her approach may be a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens deeply, follows the client's lead and helps them make sense of feelings and choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and shifting patterns in close relationships and strong emotions to improve how people connect with others. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce rumination and help people notice thoughts and bodily signals without getting swept away.Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The counsellor works collaboratively to decide which methods suit the client's goals and preferences. This means some sessions may focus on understanding emotions, while others use short practical steps to manage day-to-day problems.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy lives and avoiding travel time. Online therapy can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments and to choose quieter surroundings. Confirm the session formats available before booking so arrangements match your needs, and the counsellor will help arrange timing and structure that suit you.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, alongside relationship and intimacy concerns. Other areas include parenting, workplace strain, eating and sleeping problems, and multicultural matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centred, focusing on listening without judgement and following the client's pace. She may also draw on emotion-focused and mindfulness practices as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience supporting people through a range of personal and cultural challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and booking process.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.