Arham Abtahi, BACP
Arham Abtahi is a counsellor who uses a relationship-focused approach to help people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
About Arham
Arham Abtahi is a counsellor who uses a relationship-focused approach to help people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. She works with clients on self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and intimacy or relationship concerns. Arham holds BACP accreditation which is shown as BACP and brings six years of practice experience in the United Kingdom.
Her way of working is grounded in attachment-based and client-centred ideas. Sessions are built around the relationship between counsellor and client, with attention to how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people notice patterns, feel understood and make different choices. Arham often uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to support clarity and small practical changes. She helps people manage overwhelming emotions, reduce anxiety, and approach difficult decisions with more confidence.
Therapy can include looking at family of origin issues, boundaries, codependency and forgiveness work. She has particular experience supporting survivors of abuse and people dealing with dissociation, domestic violence, abandonment or attachment difficulties. Career concerns, anger, body image and control issues are also within her focus areas.
Arham frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client sets goals and the counsellor offers steady support. Sessions are available online in English and can suit those needing flexible formats. The counselling relationship aims to increase self-awareness and build practical coping skills over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399206 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Arham works with
Everything Arham lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Arham lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions and emphasises listening and empathy. This approach helps people feel heard, clarify goals and make choices about next steps in areas such as self-esteem, relationships and family of origin concerns.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and supports small practical steps. It is useful when working on career decisions, behaviour change, or reducing unhelpful patterns like codependency or control issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adapt the plan over time.
Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These formats give practical flexibility - video for face-to-face style conversations, phone for lower bandwidth or when not using a camera, live chat for brief check-ins, and messaging for ongoing reflection between sessions. This range makes it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems can this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Other areas include grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns and family problems.
What is the style of therapy like?
The approach is relational and client-centred, focused on the counsellor-client relationship and how early attachment shapes current behaviour. Sessions are collaborative and aim to help people notice patterns and make practical changes.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has six years of experience working as a mental health counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Arham Abtahi is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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