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Boutaina Rahal, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
20 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Arabic
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Boutaina Rahal offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences. She responds to concerns about relationships, self-esteem, grief and life changes with straightforward care. Boutaina speaks English and Arabic, and brings 20 years of UK and international practice to each conversation.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. That background shapes a thoughtful, person-focused way of working. Sessions aim to help people make sense of their feelings and find practical ways forward.

Background and approach

Boutaina combines a few different approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioural ideas help to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new responses.

When feelings about close relationships or attachment come up, she draws on emotionally-focused and Jungian perspectives to look at patterns and meanings. Existential ideas are used when people are wrestling with life purpose, values or big transitions. Her practice includes support around trauma and abuse, parenting stress, career issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns and body image struggles.

Boutaina also works with matters such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems and separation. People who choose her can expect clear communication and an emphasis on their strengths. She encourages collaboration on goals and practical steps between sessions.

To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions at a suitable time.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them feel heard and building on their strengths to tackle everyday problems and emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can reduce anxiety, low mood and stress in daily life.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps when patterns in close relationships cause pain. It supports people to identify emotional responses and try new ways of relating that can ease tension and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods together. This makes the process collaborative and tailored to each person.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access. Video calls suit deeper conversations and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions or live chat work well when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging can provide ongoing support between sessions and help people reflect in writing. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to fit therapy around work, family and busy lives.
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues, plus relationship, grief and self-esteem concerns.
What is Boutaina's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-focused, combining client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches.
How long has she been practising?
She has 20 years of national and international experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Arabic

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