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Halima Butt, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

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Halima Butt helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She aims to make the first steps easier by offering a calm, respectful space to talk. Halima works in a straightforward way so people can begin to feel more able to cope and make changes.

She uses short, practical conversations to build on what is already working. Sessions focus on clearer thinking, better coping strategies and improving self-esteem.

Background and approach

Where relationships or intimacy cause strain, Halima helps people look at patterns and try different ways of connecting. Her practice draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. These methods are blended to suit each person rather than applied in the same way to everyone.

Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas are also used when they fit the client’s goals. Halima has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She has supported people with addictions, eating concerns, bipolar and depression, and those dealing with domestic violence or sexual assault and abuse.

Additional focuses include smoking and vaping cessation, gender dysphoria and young adult issues. Sessions are offered in English and Halima accepts international clients. She aims to work collaboratively, helping people set clear short-term goals while exploring deeper issues when needed.

How Halima’s approaches work online

Harbouring a clearer sense of connection is central to attachment-based work. This approach looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and coping, which can help with intimacy, anxiety and relationship patterns.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. It aims to create a space where someone can make sense of their thoughts, build self-esteem and decide what changes to try.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and practical behaviours to change. It is useful for managing anxiety, depressive moods and day-to-day stress by offering concrete strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Halima works together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaborative plan can change over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options aim to increase flexibility and make regular work on goals more manageable.
What concerns does Halima commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar challenges, as well as addictions, eating issues and self-harm concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and emotionally-focused ideas to help change patterns.
How much professional experience does she have?
Halima has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Halima accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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