Counsellor profile
Faiza Malik, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy options
About Faiza
Counsellor Faiza Malik is a BACP member with 27 years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and addiction, among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu and international clients are accepted.
Faiza uses a mix of client-centred and attachment-informed approaches alongside cognitive methods. She also applies hypnotherapy in session and uses practical reframing tools to help with motivation and confidence. The work focuses on clear steps and skills as well as talking through difficult feelings.
In practice she helps people untangle patterns that affect relationships and self-image. That can include communication problems, family of origin issues, codependency and attachment concerns. Faiza also supports people dealing with bereavement, chronic illness, or the effects of trauma and abuse.
Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) feature when helpful, for example to address sleep or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy methods are used to look at relationship feelings and how they appear in day-to-day life.
Her approach mixes talking work with practical exercises and guided techniques. Hypnotherapy and NLP-style reframes are used where clients want those options. Fees vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Faiza aims to be direct and practical in sessions, helping people make steady changes they can use outside the room.
How attachment, CBT and hypnotherapy work in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns of relating and how early relationship experiences affect current behaviour. It helps when people want to understand why they repeat the same relationship mistakes or struggle with closeness.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage low mood.
Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help with confidence, habit change and motivation when clients choose that option.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with the client to agree which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as the work moves on so the approach can be adjusted if needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by avoiding travel or by allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need quieter surroundings for concentration.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating and addictions, and grief. Additional areas include attachment, body image, chronic illness, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred listening with attachment-based thinking and cognitive methods. She also uses emotionally-focused techniques and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How long has she practised?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin and arrange a first session?
Start by selecting 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.