Counsellor profile
Faha Makhdum, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Couples work
About Faha
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 12 years of professional experience, working in the United Kingdom and offering services in English. Faha Makhdum helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addiction-related concerns.
She works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions focus on what the person is struggling with now and practical steps that can help. Conversations may cover coping strategies, changing unhelpful patterns and improving communication in close relationships.
Faha has worked extensively with couples and can offer that kind of work alongside individual counselling. She also supports people coping with grief, sleep or eating problems, parenting pressures, career stress and complex family issues such as blended family dynamics and family of origin concerns.
Her practice includes work with people facing abandonment, codependency, communication and control issues, domestic violence recovery and the effects of trauma. She also helps those dealing with cancer, caregiving strain, compassion fatigue and the practical challenges of life change.
Sessions are delivered with respect and sensitivity. The first meeting is used to clarify what a person wants from counselling and to agree next steps. To start, clients follow the site process to match with her and book an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Faha describes her practice as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and low mood going. This helps with everyday stress, panic or depression by teaching practical skills and alternative ways of responding. Another approach addresses relationship and communication problems by looking at interaction patterns and practicing clearer ways of speaking and listening to rebuild trust and understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Faha will discuss options with each person and agree what to try based on their goals, needs and what feels workable. The plan can change as the work progresses so the person and therapist decide together what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family time, reduce travel, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It can also let someone meet from a quieter place or use audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options, and Faha accepts international clients according to the site process.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and addictions among other concerns.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a conversational, practical approach that focuses on current problems and workable steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she practised?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and 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.