- 12 years experience
- BACP registered
- Works in English
About Faha
Faha Makhdum is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship problems. She also supports those coping with trauma, self-esteem issues, addictions, grief and sleep difficulties.
Faha aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She listens first and then tailors conversations and a plan to what the individual needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon or long theory explanations.
Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, anger, career changes and compassion fatigue. She also offers support around eating issues, body image, identity questions and challenges linked to grief and bereavement. Sleeping problems are included among the areas she helps people address.
Faha describes her approach as collaborative. She and the client decide together what to try and review progress along the way. The emphasis is on building coping strategies, improving communication and finding ways to restore daily routines.
She is based in the United Kingdom and uses her experience to guide practical steps for change. Starting therapy can feel daunting and she aims to make the first sessions straightforward and manageable.
Approaches that guide online work and tailored care
Faha describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour and then practises alternative ways of responding; this can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption. Another approach she applies concentrates on improving how people communicate and set boundaries, which can ease relationship strain and reduce ongoing stress.Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, preferences and daily life. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and focused.
If you are considering online therapy, check what session formats are currently offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to join from different locations when life changes require flexibility. Registered or accredited professionals can make online work practical and goal focused, helping to bring structure and steady progress into everyday routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and sleeping difficulties among other concerns.
How would you describe the way she works in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward, with listening followed by practical steps and a personalised plan to meet individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the UK across a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people living outside the UK.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options when arranging booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that you can cancel at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.