- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Abida
Abida Haroon is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and young adult issues. She also supports concerns around eating and sleeping, parenting strain and intimacy-related problems.
Abida helps people talk through difficult feelings without judgement. She offers time to reflect so clients can better understand themselves and make clearer choices. Her background informs her work, particularly with people navigating cultural or religious pressures.
In sessions she focuses on building practical resilience and self-acceptance. Conversations aim to increase insight and confidence through steady, person-centred work. People who have experienced abuse have been supported by her through recovery and planning next steps.
Abida uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. These include client-centred listening, emotion-focused methods, mindfulness and trauma-focused tools when needed. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable changes.
Her practice is for adults dealing with life transitions and ongoing difficulties such as workplace stress, relationship strain and the pressures of early adulthood. Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu, and she accepts international clients.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can understand their feelings more clearly; it is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions in relationships and personal life, which can help with intimacy issues and attachment difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and manage stress and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try different ways of working to see what fits best. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and daily routines. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments and let people join from different locations when international timing works. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to help clients balance therapy with everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred with an emphasis on emotional processing and practical solutions. Mindfulness and trauma-informed ideas are used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
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?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time differences when arranging sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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