Atifa Begum
BACP counsellor supporting identity and wellbeing
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no extra cost to you.
About Atifa
Atifa Begum is a BACP counsellor with three years of professional experience. She has supported students, young people and adults in a variety of settings. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, low mood and stresses that come with study and daily life.
Her sessions aim to build a strong working relationship. She listens actively and works without judgement so people feel heard. She pays particular attention to issues around culture and identity and how these shape everyday challenges.
Background and approach
Atifa adapts her approach to each person. She draws on person-centred ideas to follow what matters to the client. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that can make a difference.
She combines these with an integrative outlook, choosing tools that suit the client and the problem at hand. Common concerns she addresses include stress, depression, self-esteem and grief, alongside attachment issues and body image worries. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented when that helps, and more exploratory when people need time to talk things through.
The aim is steady progress and clearer options, not quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 408052
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Atifa's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Atifa works with
Everything Atifa lists, in their own terms.
How Atifa works online
She also uses solution-focused techniques that aim for practical, small steps. These are useful for tackling stress, study pressures or finding simple ways to manage anxiety between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan that suits the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around study or work, reducing travel time and keeping therapy consistent when life is busy. If you need clarity on which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Areas covered include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and grief, along with related issues such as attachment, body image and social anxiety.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Work is person-centred and non-judgemental, with a blend of solution-focused and integrative techniques to match each person's needs.
How much professional experience is there?
The counsellor has three years of experience working with students, young people and adults in different settings.
What credential does the counsellor hold and where are they based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
Is this your profile?
Ask us to correct something or take the page down. Contact us.
Other counsellors who help with stress & anxiety
See them all
Elaine DoyleBACP
Person-centred counsellor for addictions and relationships
Helps with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and Abuse
Michelle CorriganBACP
Gentle, person-centred therapy for life changes
Helps with Stress & Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and Abuse
John MclaughlinBACP
Calm, practical support for life's challenges
Helps with Stress & Anxiety · Relationship · Family