- Calm non-judgemental space
- Helps build resilience
- Mindfulness and practical steps
About Abida
Abida Haroon is a counsellor with six years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety and sleep problems. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who are unsure about counselling and want to take a first step towards better rest and coping. Her approach is practical and human, aimed at helping people feel less alone with their struggles.
She listens first and helps people make sense of what they are facing. Conversations focus on building resilience, increasing self-acceptance and boosting confidence. Sessions may include mindfulness practices and practical ways to change daily habits that affect sleep and mood.
Abida has supported women who have experienced domestic abuse and draws on her Asian background to understand cultural and religious pressures that can shape family life and sense of self. She aims to stand alongside each person and view things from their perspective.
Her work covers relationships, grief, intimacy and parenting concerns, as well as eating and body-related worries. She also helps with attachment issues, caregiver stress and workplace tensions when these affect wellbeing and rest.
People can expect time to talk through their concerns at a steady pace. The focus is on gaining insight and finding realistic steps forward. Abida encourages small, manageable changes that can improve sleep, mood and daily functioning.
How Abida adapts therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. It means the counsellor listens deeply and follows what matters most to the client, offering empathy and reflection to help people understand themselves better.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions in relationships and close connections. It helps people identify painful feelings, name them, and learn different ways to respond in relationships and personal life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with the client to choose which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can change if needed.
If you are considering online work, check the session formats before booking to confirm what this therapist currently offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Ask about the available formats when arranging your first appointment so you can plan sessions that work around daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Abida help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression and relationship concerns, along with grief and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centred, focusing on listening first and helping people find practical steps they can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years' experience offering counselling and support, including work with people affected by domestic abuse.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.