Afshan Butt, BACP

Afshan Butt is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. Afshan also supports people facing family strain and life changes.

She aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are geared towards listening first, then working together to find steps that feel manageable. The work is paced to suit each person's needs.

Afshan pays attention to how family patterns and cultural background shape experience. She has particular interest in blended family issues, communication problems and the emotional impact of immigration. She also helps with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation and experiences of prejudice or discrimination.

When trauma or dissociation are present, she takes a careful, responsive approach and supports people through recovery at a steady pace. She also addresses the consequences of sexual assault, domestic violence and post-traumatic stress with sensitivity.

People who choose Afshan can expect straightforward conversation and practical ideas to try between sessions. She works collaboratively to set goals and reviews progress regularly so the work stays relevant and useful.

Client-centred care delivered online

Client-centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and follows the client's lead to build understanding and clarity. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, family stress and recovery after trauma by focusing on the person's own priorities.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Afshan will collaborate with each person to choose techniques and a pace that suit their needs, goals and preferences. She revisits the plan as things change so the approach stays relevant and helpful.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, journalling between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.