Counsellor profile
Fariha Hassan, BACP
Counsellor - stress, anxiety and family concerns
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Fariha
Fariha Hassan is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has nine years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, family matters, grief, parenting concerns and self-esteem issues.
She listens for the practical problems behind emotions. Sessions focus on what is bothering the person now and on small steps that can reduce pressure. Fariha uses everyday language and keeps sessions straightforward so people can act on what they talk about.
Her practice also covers communication problems, control issues, coping after natural or human-caused disasters, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness. She works with concerns such as guilt, shame, jealousy and problems around immigration and multicultural adjustment.
Fariha can support people who are hearing impaired and those dealing with isolation or parenting stress. She includes women's issues and self-love among her areas of interest. She offers therapy in English and Urdu and is based in the United Kingdom.
Sessions are planned with the person's goals in mind. Fariha explains options and helps people pick steps they can try between sessions. The approach is practical and steady, aimed at clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
To begin, people are invited to use the service match process and arrange a first meeting. This gives a chance to check how the counsellor works and whether the approach fits the person's needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Fariha works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on problems in everyday life. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and then test simpler, more helpful ways of thinking. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. Another frequent method looks at practical coping skills and routines - skills that reduce stress and make daily life easier after difficult events such as loss or separation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fariha discusses goals and preferences with the person and they decide together which methods to try. That shared planning makes it easier to pick steps that fit the person's situation and aims.
If you want to use online counselling, check the session formats available before booking. The profile does not list specific formats, so confirm your preferred option when you sign up. Online work can make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to join from different locations or time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work in online sessions so progress is practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, parenting and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, divorce and multicultural concerns.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her work is practical and straightforward, focusing on current problems and small steps to reduce pressure. Sessions use clear language and aim to make coping easier between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and family issues.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. People should check practical arrangements and time zones when booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
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.