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Tahira Hussain, BACP

Tahira Hussain is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 15 years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Tahira

Tahira Hussain is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 15 years of experience. She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and a wide range of life challenges. Tahira speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu and works with adults who need a steady, listening presence.

She practises in ways that put the person first. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and building a shared plan. Tahira blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches when helpful.

Background and approach

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past events shape current patterns. Tahira has worked across independent practice, digital services and organisations supporting domestic abuse. That experience informs how she assesses risk and keeps work focused on clear goals.

She aims to help people process trauma, manage symptoms like panic or low mood, and find coping strategies for daily life. In sessions she uses short-term, solution-focused ideas alongside longer conversational work when needed. This means some meetings are practical and task-based, while others are reflective and exploratory.

She helps people set achievable steps and notice small changes between sessions. People who see Tahira often want help with relationships, parenting pressures, addictive behaviours, grief, or difficulties with self-esteem and identity. She supports those facing life changes such as separation, caring for the terminally ill, or returning to work after illness.

The emphasis is on collaboration, clarity and steady progress.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	58277	October 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

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Ways of working Tahira names

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Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. It involves active listening, reflecting what matters to you, and helping you identify your own goals; this is useful for people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying small behavioural experiments, and using practical strategies to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, low mood and phobias.

Trauma-focused approaches concentrate on processing distressing memories and reducing their impact on daily life. Sessions use gradual, supportive steps to help people manage flashbacks, intrusive thoughts and the aftermath of assault or abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and choose methods that match goals, preferences and how you respond to the work. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and a variety of ways to connect. Video calls suit fuller, face-to-face style conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, practical coaching or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and to maintain continuity when schedules change.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Tahira help with?

Tahira supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and a wide range of related issues such as grief, relationship or parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and work-related stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines a person-centred approach with practical CBT techniques and psychodynamic thinking, adapting the style to each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of post-qualification experience working in independent practice, digital services and specialist domestic abuse organisations.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary depending on location and therapist arrangements.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.