Counsellor profile
Asma Amjad, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Integrative approach
- CBT and ACT tools
- English and Urdu
About Asma
Counsellor Asma Amjad is a member of the National Counselling Society (NCPS) with 15 years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions among other areas. Sessions are offered in English and Urdu and she accepts international clients.
Asma uses an integrative approach. She draws on different methods to match what a person needs rather than using one fixed model. This means she may work with acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused tools or client-centred listening depending on the situation.
In a session she listens and helps people name the problem and the next small steps. Practical options are discussed alongside emotional support. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviour patterns, practising mindfulness skills, or setting short-term goals to test out change.
Her experience includes work with issues such as grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas listed include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, chronic pain and caregiver stress, and substance misuse problems.
People are invited to decide on short-term or longer-term work. The first sessions are used to understand what matters most and which mix of approaches could help. Booking details and session formats should be checked before arranging a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Asma commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and client-centred practice when working with people online. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) means noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce distress. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, sleeping and some relationship patterns. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. This helps clarify feelings and priorities so practical steps can be planned.She also uses elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) which looks at values and small actions that fit those values. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and which methods make most sense, and will adjust the approach as needed in collaboration with the client.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and having appointments without travel. Some people prefer not being on camera and can ask for a phone check-in, while others use video for face-to-face connection. Confirm the current session options before booking so they match your routine and technical needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach and may combine client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused methods.
How long has she been practising?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of issues and client backgrounds.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the National Counselling Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check the practical session details before booking.
How are fees and payments organised?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.