Counsellor profile
Aminah Teague, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and life change
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and client-centred
About Aminah
Aminah Teague is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years' experience and works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people facing grief, addiction issues, parenting strain, career concerns and major life changes.
Aminah uses a blend of talking therapies to help people understand how they react and what gets in the way of feeling better. Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical steps that can help reduce overwhelming thoughts and feelings. She aims to help clients spot patterns, try out small changes and notice what works.
Her background includes methods drawn from client-centred work, cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations tend to be straightforward, with attention on the client's experience and useful strategies to try between sessions. Motivational interviewing and somatic ideas are also part of her approach for people who want to address behaviour change or body-related stress.
Aminah often helps people who feel constantly wound up, who read too much into social interactions, or who struggle to feel motivated. She also works with more complex difficulties such as trauma, attachment problems, dissociation and mood conditions where people want clearer ways to cope. Her way of working is direct and practical, with space to talk through difficult memories and current problems.
To start, she asks people to describe what they want to change and what has helped or hindered them so far. This helps shape the first sessions and the practical steps that follow. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the person make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want time to reflect and be heard.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused work adds short-term planning and small steps to move towards clear goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together which methods to try, based on the client's goals, needs and preferences. This stays flexible so techniques can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. It can make it easier to schedule a short check-in during a lunch break or a longer session outside normal commuting hours. Confirm the available session formats before booking to make sure they fit with your day-to-day routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression, plus grief, addictions and coping with life changes.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work draws on client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques, with some motivational interviewing and somatic ideas as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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