- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness
- Emotion-focused work
About Abida
Abida Haroon is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, grief and trauma, and she also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She offers calm, straightforward sessions where clients can talk without feeling judged. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations aim to increase self-understanding and practical ways to make different choices.
In her work she pays attention to cultural and faith-related factors that shape how people experience shame, family pressure or relationship conflict. That perspective can be useful for clients from Asian backgrounds or for anyone dealing with cultural expectations and identity concerns.
Her approach draws on client-centred practice and emotionally-focused methods to help people connect with feelings and needs. She also uses mindfulness to help with overwhelming emotions and trauma-focused techniques when past harm is central to the problem.
Sessions often include clearer ways to manage stress, strategies for stronger boundaries, and simple steps to rebuild confidence. She has supported women who have experienced domestic abuse and people dealing with caregiving stress, workplace pressure and parenting challenges.
People who prefer to speak in English, Punjabi or Urdu can be accommodated. For those outside the UK she accepts international clients and asks that prospective clients use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Abida often combines client-centred work with emotionally-focused therapy to help people connect with difficult feelings and the needs behind them. Client-centred work means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and pace, while emotionally-focused methods help identify and work through patterns in relationships and personal responses.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness offers simple practices to reduce rumination and anchor attention in moments of stress. These approaches are commonly used when dealing with anxiety, relationship distress, trauma responses and intense shame or guilt.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what helps most. That collaborative process means plans can shift as new issues or needs emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counselling into daily life easier by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or arranging sessions across time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same conversational and skills-based work remotely, helping people build practical steps for managing guilt, improving relationships and coping with stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
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 family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, and issues around guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working to help people identify feelings and the needs behind them, alongside mindfulness and solution-focused steps for everyday coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience supporting people with trauma, relationship concerns, caregiver stress and cultural issues.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; use the site process to confirm suitability and scheduling.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options through the site before booking.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.