Abida Haroon , BACP

Abida Haroon understands how difficult it can be to speak about personal struggles, especially with those closest to us, and how that can leave a person feeling isolated. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space where people can explore whether counselling might help them develop greater self-awareness and insight, and begin a process of healing.

Working with Abida, clients are invited to express their feelings openly while exploring practical ways to build resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence. She gives time to understand concerns and to support clearer decision making, helping people see their lives and choices from a steadier perspective. Her practice is suited to those dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, sleep or eating struggles, parenting challenges, and related issues.

Abida has supported women who have experienced domestic abuse and draws on her Asian background to offer culturally sensitive insight into religious and cultural challenges. She provides therapy in English, Punjabi, and Urdu and is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Abida is based in the United Kingdom and has six years of clinical experience working with diverse clients.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Abida uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathetic listening and helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity when facing stress, low self-esteem, or life transitions.

She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address relationship and attachment concerns. EFT helps people and couples identify patterns of emotional response, understand underlying needs, and create new ways of connecting that can improve intimacy and communication.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce overwhelm and support better coping with anxiety, sleep problems, and ongoing stress. These techniques aim to increase present-moment awareness and practical stress-management skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Abida works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on the perspectives common to licensed professionals and therapists.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy around work, family, or geographic constraints. This flexibility supports consistent care, allows clients to choose the format they find most comfortable, and makes it possible to continue work even when in-person appointments are not feasible.