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Faaizah Hussain, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem

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Faaizah Hussain is a BACP counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief and the aftermath of trauma. She focuses on building confidence and managing life transitions in a warm, person-centred way. Her approach is practical and compassionate for anyone feeling overwhelmed by change or loss.

She offers short, focused conversations that aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand. Sessions usually involve reflecting on what matters to the client, spotting patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes to shift how everyday life feels.

Background and approach

The emphasis is on what helps in the moment and what builds strength over time. Faaizah has about three years of professional experience in a range of settings. That experience includes supporting people through anxiety, grief, identity concerns, self-esteem issues, relationship strain and the effects of abuse.

She also works with people dealing with parenting stress, career uncertainty and compassion fatigue. Her additional interests include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. She can also support people facing immigration matters, hospice and end-of-life topics, isolation and finding life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and Faaizah accepts international clients. She encourages a paced, collaborative working style so people feel heard and can try practical steps between meetings.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Evidence-based techniques such as trauma-informed care and person-centred counselling are used to help people process difficult emotions and regain a sense of control. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past harm affects current reactions and aims to build safety and pacing that suit the individual. Person-centred counselling puts the client's perspective at the heart of sessions, helping people explore their feelings and identify their own strengths.

These approaches are introduced collaboratively. The therapist will listen to what matters most to the client, discuss different ways of working, and agree together which methods to try. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach fits changing needs and goals.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let conversations feel close to face-to-face. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection, or times when a quick message is easier than a full session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these formats to match rhythms, schedules and communication preferences so therapy can fit into everyday life.

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression, among other issues.

What is the therapist's style of working?

The work is person-centred and trauma-informed, focusing on listening, reflecting and trying practical changes that feel manageable.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working across different settings with a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The counsellor is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does the subscription and cost structure work?

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

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Faaizah Hussain, BACP

Background and approach

How evidence-based approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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