- Person-centred approach
- Stress and burnout
- Trauma and loss
About Farhaana
Farhaana Hanif is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience in social care settings. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Fee uses a person-centred approach and aims to help clients untangle difficult emotions at a manageable pace.
She often meets people who feel emotionally exhausted or who are unsure why they are struggling. Common concerns she sees include burnout, anxiety, depressive thoughts, relationship questions and reactions to past triggers. Her work focuses on listening and helping people make sense of what feels heavy.
Sessions are collaborative and led by the client. The counsellor supports people to explore feelings, recognise patterns and try new ways of coping. Practical tools are offered alongside conversational work to build greater clarity and calm.
Farhaana pays attention to how life events, losses and transitions affect mood and behaviour. She also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication difficulties and feelings of emptiness. Her aim is to help people find steadier ways of handling everyday challenges.
People who prefer a gentle, paced approach may find this way of working helpful. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is upsetting and what a person hopes to change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Farhaana uses person-centred methods that put the client's experience at the centre of the work. This involves listening carefully, reflecting what is said, and allowing the client to lead topics and pace. It is a straightforward way to explore feelings like shame, guilt, grief or confusion without pressure to perform.She also uses conversational and practical approaches to help people identify patterns and develop small tools for coping. That can mean trying out new ways of speaking about a problem, testing a small behavioural change between sessions, or practising a short grounding exercise when feelings feel overwhelming.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and decide together what fits the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list supported online formats, so please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit into a work break, reduce travel time, or allow a quieter session without camera use. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver effective counselling online when the approach and practical arrangements suit the client.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. The profile also lists a range of related concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she approach shame or guilt linked to past events?
Her person-centred style focuses on listening and helping people make sense of difficult feelings at their own pace. She combines conversational work with practical tools to address the emotions that come up.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working across the social care sector and supporting people through emotional difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.