Abida Haroon

Abida Haroon is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She draws on six years of practice to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, loss and relationship difficulties. She explains things plainly and gives time for clients to make sense of what they are feeling.

Her approach focuses on helping people build resilience and self-acceptance. Sessions are used to explore patterns, gain insight and consider small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. She listens closely and tries to understand each person’s experience from their point of view.

Abida works with people facing trauma, family problems and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, workplace pressures and questions about life purpose. Her background includes supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse, and she brings awareness of cultural and religious factors to her work.

In practical terms she uses a mix of client-centred and goal-focused ways of working. That means the focus stays on what matters to the client while also finding simple steps forward. Clients can expect a steady, collaborative process rather than quick fixes.

Conversations are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu. International clients may be accepted, and scheduling is arranged through the platform’s booking tools.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your view of things and following the pace you set. It helps when someone needs a listening space to explore feelings and make sense of choices.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions and how they shape close relationships. It can help people understand attachment patterns and improve how they relate to others.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to access a therapist who understands cultural or language needs. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these methods effectively across distance, and your therapist will explain what to expect at your first session.