- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and client-centred
- English and Arabic
About Boutaina
Boutaina Rahal is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years of national and international experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties and other life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Arabic.
Rahal draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. She blends practical conversations with deeper exploration of feelings and attachment patterns. That mix can help people understand repeat reactions and try different ways of relating.
Her background includes national and international work with survivors of trauma and PTSD, people facing cultural or identity concerns, and those coping with loss or major life transitions. She also supports clients dealing with career strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue and long-term mood conditions.
Rahal is of British Arab background and is fluent in English and Arabic. She also holds a British Sign Language certification and is studying French and Spanish. Her training history includes integrative psychotherapy methods such as cognitive behavioural, humanistic and psychodynamic influences alongside trauma-focused ideas.
In sessions she treats clients as the expert on their life while offering a combination of practical tools and emotional work. People can expect straightforward conversation about patterns, feelings and manageable strategies to try between meetings. To begin, clients follow the site's process to match and book a first session.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. It helps people notice painful feelings, name them and try different ways of connecting or responding in relationships.Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the client’s perspective. The counsellor listens without directing, helping someone feel heard as they make sense of their situation and choices.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for anxiety, mood and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join from a quieter location. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which format suits practical constraints and therapeutic aims during the first contact.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties and a wide range of related issues such as grief, parenting strain and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative style that includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to combine emotional exploration with practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of national and international experience working with adults across trauma, mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she also holds a certification in British Sign Language.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.