- Person-centred approach
- Attachment-informed work
- Five years experience
About Mirriam
Mirriam Ekei Buo is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. She also supports those dealing with LGBT matters, family problems and challenges around intimacy and self‑esteem.
Mirriam uses a person-centred stance that puts the client's experience first. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions aim to make sense of difficult feelings and find practical ways to cope day to day.
Her background includes work in NHS settings, higher education, employee assistance programmes and other mental health agencies. Those roles have involved helping people through bereavement, workplace stress, family conflict and a range of emotional difficulties.
Mirriam draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas when useful, looking at how early relationships or recurring patterns affect present day choices. She combines this with a collaborative, empathetic approach that focuses on the here and now as well as longer term patterns.
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and has five years of practical experience. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Mirriam aims to make the process straightforward and respectful while people decide what they want to change.
Using person-centred and attachment ideas online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions; this can suit worries about self‑esteem, stress and relationship issues. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns, which can help with intimacy, abandonment or communication problems. Psychodynamic ideas explore repeating patterns and unconscious influences, offering a chance to notice long-standing themes that affect how someone copes.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Mirriam will work with the person to identify which methods feel useful and adjust the focus as goals and needs change. This is a joint process that balances immediate coping with deeper understanding.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during stressful periods. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings or shorter sessions when that suits their schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these benefits while helping clients work towards clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Mirriam help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT matters, among other difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on the client's experience and strengths while exploring patterns that influence current life.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Mirriam has worked in the NHS, higher education, employee assistance programmes and other mental health agencies supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Please confirm current session options with the service before booking, as the original biography does not specify specific session formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.