- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and client-centred
About Boutaina
Boutaina Rahal is a UK MBACP-registered psychotherapist with 20 years of national and international experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, LGBT issues, parenting stress, career worries and ADHD-related difficulties.
Boutaina uses an integrative approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred ideas, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements from existential and Jungian thinking. In sessions she listens to what matters most and helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving. Conversations aim to clarify next steps rather than only analysing the past.
She has substantial experience working with adult survivors of trauma and PTSD, as well as people dealing with cultural and identity questions. Her practice reflects work across different countries and contexts, so she is used to helping people whose lives cross cultural boundaries.
Boutaina is of British Arab background and offers therapy in English and Arabic. She also holds a certification in British Sign Language from the British Sign Language Association and is learning French and Spanish.
Taking the first step can feel difficult. Boutaina focuses on practical, steady progress and on helping people notice their strengths as they work through setbacks and life changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Boutaina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thinking patterns and practical behaviour changes, which suits problems like anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and building a respectful working relationship so people can clarify their own goals and choices.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship or intimacy issues are central. EFT helps people identify and name emotions and then practise different ways of responding in close relationships. These methods can be used together depending on the issue and the persons preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Boutaina will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on needs, goals and what feels manageable. This is a collaborative process that can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk through practical arrangements with Boutaina when you schedule so sessions fit into your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career concerns and ADHD-related challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style combining Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused approaches, plus existential and Jungian ideas where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Boutaina has 20 years of national and international experience working with adults, including people recovering from trauma and PTSD.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is UK MBACP registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic; she also holds a British Sign Language certification and is learning French and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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