Mariam Nakabugo, BACP
Mariam Nakabugo offers calm, direct support for people facing relationship stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.
About Mariam
Mariam Nakabugo offers calm, direct support for people facing relationship stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most. Mariam aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person rather than labels. That means sessions are led by what the client brings, and Mariam reflects back what she hears to help build understanding.
Background and approach
She also uses solution-focused work to spot practical next steps and small changes that can make a difference between sessions. Over ten years she has supported adults with depression, grief, addiction concerns, trauma and anger. She has experience helping people cope with career strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and issues around intimacy and communication.
Mariam also pays attention to cultural background and the specific pressures that can follow from it. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which is noted here as part of her professional information. Sessions are offered in English and delivered remotely across the United Kingdom.
People who prefer a values-aware approach can ask to include Christian perspectives in their sessions. Mariam works collaboratively to shape each meeting around the person’s needs, goals and pace. To begin, she invites people to describe their immediate concern and what they hope to change.
That initial focus helps set realistic steps and a working plan for therapy.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 189217 | August 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mariam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Mariam names
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How her client-centred and solution-focused work fits online
Mariam uses client-centred therapy to focus on the person and their story. In this approach the therapist listens closely and mirrors what the person brings, helping them make sense of feelings and choices. It is helpful for emotional concerns like low self-esteem, grief and relationship stress.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, achievable steps. This method looks for strengths and what already works, then builds short-term goals. It is useful when someone wants practical changes, clearer next steps or help breaking down a problem into manageable actions.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Mariam will talk through options with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and agree a plan that feels right. The process is collaborative and adjusts as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is often used for in-depth conversations when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, brief coping strategies or when flexibility is needed around work and daily routines. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations within the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Mariam help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and stress, as well as trauma, grief, addictions and career issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and listening-led. She combines client-centred listening with solution-focused steps to identify small, practical changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Mariam has ten years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns, including chronic illness, caregiver stress and intimacy-related issues.
How is she professionally registered and where is she based?
Her professional information includes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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