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- Stress and anxiety
- Client‑centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
About Abida
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' experience, Abida Haroon focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, isolated or unsure whether counselling could help. Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Haroon aims to offer an accepting, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. She listens to people’s experiences and helps them build personal resilience and self-confidence. Practical conversation and reflection are used to support clearer decision-making.
Her background includes supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse, and she draws on personal cultural understanding to address religious or cultural pressures. That perspective informs discussions about family difficulties, caregiving stress and multicultural concerns.
Her practice blends client-centred ways of working with approaches that focus on emotions, mindfulness and practical problem-solving. This mix is used to address issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, workplace stress and post-traumatic stress.
People commonly bring concerns about attachment, guilt and shame, life purpose and young adult transitions. Haroon helps clients map patterns in their relationships and coping, and then try small, manageable steps to change them. She encourages self-awareness and increases clients’ options for responding to life’s challenges.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client’s perspective. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says and helps clarify feelings, which can help when sorting through stress, low mood or relationship worries.Emotionally‑Focused Therapy concentrates on recognising and working with core emotions in relationships. It can be useful for people wanting to understand attachment patterns, intimacy concerns and how emotions shape interactions.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices alongside talk work. These tools can help with anxiety, sleeping problems and managing overwhelming feelings.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the mix of listening, emotional work and practical strategies to fit each person.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer remote sessions to help people access regular support alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client‑Centred Therapy, Emotionally‑Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution‑Focused Therapy and Trauma‑Focused Therapy depending on need.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is located in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any location details when you book.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.