Counsellor profile
Faha Makhdum, BACP
BACP counsellor - relationships and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting strain
About Faha
Faha Makhdum is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence. She also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, addiction and major life changes.
She describes a practical, person-focused way of working. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that make things harder, and trying concrete steps that can feel manageable. The aim is to help people build clearer thinking and steadier routines rather than relying on jargon or long plans.
Faha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concern at hand. She adapts the conversation and any agreed plan to each person’s situation. This includes focusing on communication and boundaries, and on coping strategies for anxiety, sleep and motivation.
She has prior experience engaging with relationship issues and with parenting-related strain, though she works with individuals rather than running family or couple sessions unless explicitly arranged. Her practice also covers areas such as trauma, codependency, blended family issues and caregiver stress.
Practical matters are handled simply. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the site’s booking flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Faha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that looks at current patterns and tries simple experiments to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. This can help when day-to-day routines or worry are getting in the way of functioning.Another strand is relationship-focused work that helps people clarify communication, set boundaries and handle difficult conversations. That kind of work is useful for someone dealing with partner tension, conflict with a parent, or unclear roles after separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That choice can be revisited as needs change, and the approach is adjusted together over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations, which can help when caring responsibilities or work schedules make in-person sessions difficult.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions and parenting-related strain among other issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and evidence-informed. Conversations focus on understanding patterns, improving communication and trying manageable coping steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including relationship and parenting-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.