Faha Makhdum, BACP

Faha Makhdum offers practical, evidence-based support for people coping with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She is a BACP counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Faha uses clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on what will make day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored. She listens first, and then suggests ways to reduce overwhelm, improve sleep, manage anger, or rebuild confidence. Sessions aim to break problems into smaller steps that feel doable rather than overwhelming.

Faha has substantial experience helping people who have experienced trauma or abuse, and those facing grief, addiction or compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting pressures, body image and issues linked to family of origin. Practical strategies are used alongside space to process difficult emotions.

She is comfortable supporting clients around LGBT concerns, blended family issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and health-related challenges such as cancer or caregiving stress. Work often includes improving communication, setting boundaries, and addressing codependency or control issues.

Sessions are presented with sensitivity and respect. Faha aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She welcomes people from different backgrounds and will help map out manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier coping.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Faha draws on well-researched therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in simple, practical ways. One common approach emphasises learning new skills for managing anxiety and low mood by breaking problems into manageable steps and practising them between sessions; this helps with sleep, worry and everyday coping. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and distress through paced conversations and grounding techniques so that painful memories become easier to handle without being overwhelming.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Faha will listen to your situation, discuss possible methods and agree a practical plan that fits your goals and preferences. The choice of methods can change as progress is made, and she encourages ongoing feedback so the plan stays useful.

Online therapy gives flexibility in how you meet. Video calls let you work face to face when that helps. Phone sessions may be easier when camera use is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties and travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.