- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused work
- Supports identity issues
About Atifa
Atifa Begum is a BACP counsellor with three years of practical experience. She has worked with students, young people and adults in a variety of settings. Her focus is on building strong therapeutic relationships and on practical support for everyday struggles.
Her practice often addresses anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and academic stress. She also helps people who are navigating questions of identity and cultural conflict. Sessions are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed template.
Atifa uses a person-centred style combined with solution-focused ideas and an integrative outlook. That means conversations begin with the client’s priorities and then bring in techniques that suit the situation. She emphasises listening, empathy and a non-judgemental atmosphere.
In practice this looks like working through immediate problems, setting small goals, and checking what helps between sessions. She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns when those issues come up. Topics such as guilt, shame, isolation and body image are also within her stated focus.
People coming for support can expect straightforward talk and practical steps to try between meetings. The aim is to make progress in ways that fit day-to-day life and personal values.
How her approaches translate to online working
Atifa describes a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s priorities first. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping the person name what matters most. It works well for issues like low mood, identity concerns and feeling overwhelmed by daily stress.She also draws on solution-focused ideas which concentrate on small, practical steps and short-term goals. That method helps with problems such as anxiety, academic pressures and improving communication by identifying clear next actions. Her integrative outlook means she mixes approaches to suit what the client needs at the time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to agree on what feels useful, trying different techniques and checking how they land. Decisions about methods are practical and based on the client's goals and preferences rather than fixed rules.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep continuity of support while juggling study, work or caring responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns might be brought to sessions?
Atifa works with stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, family worries and problems like body image or social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and solution-focused with an integrative outlook. Sessions focus on listening first, then trying practical steps that suit the individual.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience and has worked with students, young people and adults in a range of settings.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.