Counsellor profile
Atifa Begum, BACP
Counsellor - stress and identity support
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Solution focused
- Integrative approach
About Atifa
Atifa Begum is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, self-esteem and depression.
She has worked with students, young people and adults in a range of settings. Her sessions focus on listening closely and helping people talk through current difficulties. She pays attention to culture and identity and often supports people who are finding those areas hard to manage.
Atifa uses a person-centred, solution-focused and integrative way of working. That means the sessions draw on a few different approaches to suit what each person needs. Conversations often include practical steps to try between meetings as well as time to reflect on feelings and relationships.
Her practice aims to be direct and conversational. People can expect to set goals together and review progress as therapy continues. She emphasises clear communication and collaborative planning rather than long, technical explanations.
Sessions are delivered in English. The profile notes work across several settings over the last three years, and that she is registered with the BACP in the UK. For session formats and the current booking process it is best to check the online options before arranging a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Atifa uses person-centred and solution-focused ways of working alongside an integrative approach. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience so they can find their own answers. Solution-focused work looks at small, practical steps and what can change now to reduce stress or anxiety.The integrative element means she draws on different techniques to fit a client’s needs. That is decided together in early sessions, so the client and counsellor agree what feels most useful and adjust the approach over time.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and cut travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that helps someone engage. The biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Registered professionals will work with clients to choose an approach and format that suit day-to-day routines and practical priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment, body image and isolation.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is person-centred, solution-focused and integrative. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience working with students, young people and adults in different settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on this profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, 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.