- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Attachment issues
About Abida
Abida Haroon is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' practical experience. She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and grief.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches. Sessions involve exploring feelings, noticing patterns in relationships, and building greater self-understanding. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday life rather than clinical language.
Abida offers particular support around attachment concerns, intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, and workplace pressures. She also works with matters such as eating and sleeping difficulties, feelings of emptiness, and problems that arise after divorce or separation.
Her background and cultural experience inform how she talks about identity, multicultural concerns and women's issues. She has supported women who have experienced domestic abuse and uses that experience to inform sensitive, practical discussions about safety and next steps.
In sessions she focuses on helping people notice recurring patterns, try new ways of relating, and practice small changes between meetings. She encourages reflection and simple strategies people can use day to day. To start, she asks a few practical questions to understand current struggles and what a person hopes to change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and how they shape relationship patterns. It helps people notice and name emotions that are hard to reach and then try different ways of responding in close relationships.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. The approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters to them so they can make clearer decisions.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration. These techniques can be helpful for stress, anxiety, sleep problems and grounding after a distressing event.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements of EFT, client-centred listening and mindfulness exercises during the course of sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. If someone needs sessions that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth or not being on camera, discuss this when arranging the first meeting so practical arrangements match everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting concerns among others.
How does she approach therapy?
Her practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centred methods and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying feelings, relationship patterns and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when booking.
How are sessions organised and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the subscription details for current pricing.
How do I begin if I want to book with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.