Farhaana Hanif, BACP

Farhaana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on listening and helping clients make practical changes. One approach emphasises a person-centred stance where the client leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects and helps clarify feelings; this suits people wanting a respectful, paced space to work through emotions. Another approach looks at identifying patterns and unhelpful responses in everyday life, then trying new ways of reacting; this helps with anxiety, burnout and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Farhaana will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits best. That collaborative decision is based on the person’s needs, goals and what feels manageable in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and work in a longer session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need quick check-ins or want more frequent contact between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.