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Iffat Iqbal, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Iffat Iqbal uses a client-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains and the after-effects of trauma. She offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on what matters to each person. Iffat draws on three years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

Her work begins by listening closely to the immediate problem and the feelings around it. Sessions look at how thoughts, reactions and choices get in the way of change.

Background and approach

She supports people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation and the impact of abuse or post-traumatic stress. Iffat also addresses common concerns that sit alongside major issues, such as abandonment, attachment questions, body image and caregiver stress. She helps with practical matters too, like money worries, communication problems and making decisions during midlife changes.

This makes the work both practical and grounded. Her style is collaborative and respectful. Conversations lead to small, realistic steps and clearer thinking about what comes next.

She tailors each plan to an individual’s pace and aims rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. People can expect sessions that focus on being heard, understanding patterns and building coping strategies. Iffat encourages self-compassion and clearer boundaries while working towards better emotional balance.

She aims to help people feel more in control of their lives again.

Client-centred therapy delivered online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor offers active listening and accepts each person’s feelings so they can explore difficult thoughts without judgement. This approach helps when someone is coping with anxiety, stress, relationship issues or effects of trauma.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Iffat will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion helps shape session pace, focus and practical steps moving forward.

Online therapy with Iffat is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face to face and read body language, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins or those who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, family duties and day-to-day life.

What concerns does Iffat commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a client-centred way, focusing on listening, understanding each person’s experience and tailoring sessions to individual needs.

How much professional experience does she have?

Iffat has three years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

She runs sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How are fees and the initial steps arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Iffat Iqbal, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred therapy delivered online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety