- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship conflict
- Acceptance and ACT
About Aisha
Aisha Tasneem is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with common problems such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress and self-esteem. She also helps people who are dealing with relationship and family conflict and the everyday pressures of life. She lists young adult issues among her areas of focus and often meets people navigating transitions such as leaving home, early careers and relationship changes.
Her way of working is integrative. That means she draws on several counselling approaches and uses the methods that fit each person. Sessions are collaborative and centred on the client's goals. She respects clients' independence and encourages active involvement in setting the pace and topics for therapy.
Aisha uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new patterns. She also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence present ones. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy features when people are struggling with painful emotions they want to relate to differently.
Practical issues are part of the work. She helps with coping strategies for stress, ways to manage grief, and communication tools for strained relationships. Conversations can include problem-solving for work or study pressures, setting boundaries with family, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
Aisha conducts sessions in English from her UK base. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first appointment to help plan the initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online work
Aisha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and struggling with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood where concrete strategies are helpful.She also brings attachment-based ideas into sessions to look at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current problems. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals and preferences and try methods that best fit the person's situation. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the plan can change if something is not helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules and can reduce travel time. Some approaches translate well to video or audio, while others suit shorter check-ins or exercises between sessions. The therapist will help set a practical rhythm that fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. She lists coping with life changes, career and self esteem among her focus areas and works with people facing transitions such as leaving education.
What sort of therapy style does she use?
She describes an integrative approach, drawing on several methods including CBT, ACT and attachment-based work. Sessions are adapted to what the client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience as a practising counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
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