Fadeela Abdelmawla, BACP, NCPS

Fadeela Abdelmawla is a counsellor with eight years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She combines humanistic values with practical tools to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and problems with self-esteem. Fadeela uses creative methods such as metaphor, guided imagery and active imagination when words alone do not feel enough. She meets people where they are and aims to help them make clear, manageable steps forward.

Her approach is flexible and tailored. Fadeela draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside person-centred practice to respond to each person's needs. She may use cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, trauma-sensitive mindfulness to calm the nervous system, and compassion-focused work to reduce self-criticism.

Sessions often include a mix of talking, practical exercises and guided imagery. Fadeela encourages self-compassion and the gradual building of new coping strategies. She helps people examine difficult emotions and understand how past experiences shape present choices.

Common concerns she supports include panic and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship difficulties and life changes such as separation or midlife shifts. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress and feelings of isolation.

Therapy with Fadeela is collaborative. She listens carefully, offers clear suggestions and adapts methods to what feels useful. The focus is on helping people find a way forward that honours their past and opens space for change.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Fadeela draws on a mix of evidence-based techniques and person-centred practice. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical ways to challenge them. This can help with panic attacks, anxiety and persistent negative thoughts.

Trauma-sensitive mindfulness is another technique she uses to help people notice bodily sensations and regulate intense emotions. It supports gradual grounding and can reduce the grip of traumatic memories. Compassion-focused methods encourage gentler self-talk and are useful for addressing guilt, shame and harsh self-criticism.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit your needs. Techniques can be adjusted as you go so the work matches what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers a range of practical benefits. Video calls let you see facial expressions and work closely on imagery or breathing exercises. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing reflections between sessions and suit people who prefer written communication. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or childcare commitments.