- Client-Centred Therapy
- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
About Iffat
Iffat Iqbal is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and coping with life changes. Iffat also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, forgiveness, attachment and abandonment, and issues around body image and isolation.
Her practice uses a client-centred approach. That means she pays attention to what each person brings and follows their pace. Conversations are aimed at understanding what matters most to the individual and helping them find clearer ways to cope.
Sessions focus on practical, everyday steps as well as exploring deeper feelings. With people who carry guilt or shame, she helps name those feelings and look at how they affect decisions, relationships and self-worth. She also supports people dealing with financial stress, caregiver strain, or midlife reassessment.
Iffat’s work includes attention to communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress. She helps people reflect on attachment patterns that shape how they relate to others. The emphasis is on steady, conversational work rather than quick fixes.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the practice. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Client-Centred approach and working online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully to the person and following their lead. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings, and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach can be helpful for issues like guilt and shame, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem because it prioritises the client’s experience.The right therapeutic approach is something to figure out together. The counsellor will ask about needs, goals and preferences and discuss how the client-centred method might fit. Decisions about pace and topics happen collaboratively so sessions feel manageable.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find it simpler to speak without being on camera, while others prefer a full video meeting; the counsellor can discuss what suits practical needs and availability rather than making assumptions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a client-centred approach to help name and explore those feelings, and to look at how they affect decisions and relationships.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices 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 are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the practice details, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.