Counsellor profile
Allegra Wassef, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Body image
About Allegra
Counsellor Allegra Wassef is a BACP member with three years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Allegra uses a client-centred approach. She focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. In the room she aims to follow the client’s pace and priorities rather than impose a fixed plan.
She also pays attention to issues that often sit alongside the main concern. These include attachment difficulties, body image, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She has a particular interest in pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, sexuality and women's issues.
Allegra trained to a diploma level in therapeutic counselling and has built practical experience across a range of everyday problems. Her three years of work have included supporting people with stress management, anxiety, low mood and shifts in confidence.
In sessions she focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. People can expect to talk through what matters most, try simple techniques between sessions, and review how things are changing. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Client-Centred approach and online counselling
Allegra works from a client-centred model that places the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what is said, and supporting the client to decide what changes they want to make. It is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns.She focuses on simple, practical conversations rather than complex techniques. That means sessions tend to involve talking through difficulties, testing out small changes between sessions, and reviewing what helps. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try and how to adapt them as work progresses.
Session formats were not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when full-length sessions are difficult, and they remove the need to travel to attend appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working with clients to find an approach that fits their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practises client-centred therapy, which emphasises listening and following the client’s lead. The approach aims to support people to find their own solutions.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of practice and holds a diploma in therapeutic counselling. That experience includes work with anxiety, stress and low mood.
Which professional body is she registered with and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and operates from the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients who can work in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking a session.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.