- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Support for grief
About Farhaana
Farhaana Hanif is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience in social care settings. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Farhaana uses a person-centred way of working and supports clients who feel emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed.
She offers steady, respectful support that lets clients set the pace. Sessions focus on listening closely, helping people make sense of heavy feelings and identifying small, practical steps forward. Farhaana encourages straightforward exploration of triggers, relationship questions and recurring patterns that cause distress.
Her background in social care means she is used to practical problems as well as emotional ones. That experience informs how she helps with burnout, decision fatigue and the fallout from past hurts. She aims to help people build tools that make everyday life more manageable.
Farhaana also works with issues such as abandonment, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness and domestic violence. Conversations typically include looking at behaviours, emotions and the situations that keep someone stuck. The pace is guided by the client.
Sessions are collaborative rather than directive. The counsellor listens, reflects and offers ideas that clients can try between meetings. This can include ways to recognise patterns, set boundaries and approach difficult conversations.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The counsellor reflects back what is said, helps name difficult feelings and supports the person to decide what to work on next. This approach suits people who want to explore emotions at their own pace and build personal insight.Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to introduce practical tools for everyday problems. These techniques can involve spotting patterns of thinking or behaviour, trying small experiments between sessions, and practising ways to manage anxiety or low mood. They help when someone needs clear steps alongside open conversation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. That means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or caring responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video if preferred, and fewer travel demands, which helps keep therapy manageable alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She listens, reflects and helps clients try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years' experience working in social care and counselling settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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