Riffat Jabeen, BACP

Riffat Jabeen is a BACP counsellor who uses an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person. She describes her work as collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control.

She draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas alongside mindfulness practices. That mix means sessions can look at past relationships that still affect you now, work on thought patterns that raise anxiety, and practise simple grounding exercises to reduce stress. The aim is steady, real change rather than quick fixes.

Jabeen has five years of experience working in the mental health sector. Her practice follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she undertakes regular supervision. This shapes how she approaches complex issues such as trauma, grief and experiences of domestic violence.

People contact her about a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and sleep problems. She also supports people navigating life changes, career worries and ADHD-related struggles. Her additional focuses include attachment difficulties, codependency and body-image concerns.

Her sessions aim to be non-judgemental and welcoming. She encourages simple practices such as mindfulness and grounding exercises between meetings. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and any specific needs they have.

How her approaches translate to online work

Riffat uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and responses; this helps when past hurts keep reappearing in adult life. Her Client-Centred approach means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and pace, offering space to be heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy elements provide practical ways to test unhelpful thoughts and try different coping strategies between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. She will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That discussion can include trying techniques and adjusting the plan as things move forward.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the original profile, confirm the exact options available before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to check in during a hectic day or to practise mindfulness exercises together, while adapting length and frequency to suit everyday routines.