Faha Makhdum

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Faha

Faha Makhdum helps people work on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation using practical, evidence-informed counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of professional experience in the UK.

Her approach is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and on ways to manage symptoms and improve everyday coping. She talks through issues and helps clients try new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Faha has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and depression. She supports people dealing with grief, anger, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress and the effects of trauma. She also works with matters such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems.

She offers sensitive support around relationship problems, separation and blended family issues, and handles complex situations such as domestic violence and abandonment concerns. Her work includes helping people who identify as LGBT and those navigating life changes or compassion fatigue.

Sessions are shaped around what the client needs and the goals they set together. Faha uses evidence-based techniques to address practical problems and emotional patterns. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Faha uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is helping clients identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by testing new responses and building small habits. Another useful method involves processing the impact of traumatic events through paced, supportive discussion and skills to manage strong emotions; this helps people regain steadier daily functioning and better sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Faha will discuss different methods with each person and agree collaboratively which to try first, based on needs, goals and personal preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adapts the plan if needed.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. They can also allow people to work with a registered professional from outside their immediate area, helping therapy fit around life commitments rather than the other way around.

Topics Faha lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Faha

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people with stress and anxiety using evidence-informed counselling to improve coping and reduce distress.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred, evidence-informed approach focused on practical goals and managing everyday problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience in the UK.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.