Farhaana Hanif

Farhaana Hanif is a BACP counsellor who has worked in the social care sector for three years. She offers a calm and compassionate presence for people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief or stress. She introduces therapy in a gentle way so people can move at their own pace and feel heard without pressure.

Her style is grounded and person-centred. Sessions focus on listening closely, naming what feels difficult and helping people find practical ways to cope. She emphasises emotional safety and supports clients to notice patterns that maintain distress and to try small, manageable changes.

Common concerns she assists with include burnout, relationship questions, life transitions, and the aftermath of painful experiences. She also works with issues around body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency and feelings of emptiness. People come to her when they need steadiness and straightforward help to make sense of what they are feeling.

In practice, she aims to help clients develop tools that fit their life and priorities. Therapy is collaborative: the client leads and the counsellor offers reflection, empathy and practical options. The process is intended to build calm, clarity and more confidence in everyday choices.

To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to the therapist's availability and the subscription terms.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and decide what matters to them. This approach can be useful for anxiety, grief, depression and stress where people need a steady, accepting space.

Evidence-based techniques often used alongside person-centred work include practical coping strategies. These are simple tools and exercises to manage stress, reduce overwhelm and build daily routines that support mood and energy. Such techniques are aimed at small, achievable changes that fit into everyday life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to agree which methods feel most helpful. That decision is guided by the client’s goals, preferences and what emerges in early sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life changes and make regular support more practical.