Counsellor profile
Durdana Soomro, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Infidelity and multicultural
About Durdana
Counsellor Durdana Soomro is a BACP member with nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, depression and grief. She also has a focus on infidelity and multicultural concerns.
Durdana uses conversational, client-centred ways of working. She listens to what matters to each person and responds with practical steps and reflective discussion. Sessions are designed to be direct and clear, with time to talk through feelings and patterns that cause distress.
Her background includes work across several therapeutic approaches. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current bonds. She also uses cognitive behavioural methods to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking. Emotionally-focused and dialectical tools are used when relationships or strong emotions are central concerns.
People can expect a collaborative process. Goals and the pace of work are agreed together. Practical strategies may be suggested between sessions to help manage symptoms day to day.
Durdana aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. If you would like to explore whether she is a good fit, the usual next step is to use the site button to view online counselling options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps when trust, closeness or repeated conflict in relationships is a key problem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on recognising and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings in close relationships and helps people make different emotional responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Durdana will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work develops. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book, since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find remote counselling helps fit sessions into work and family life. Practical benefits can include shorter travel time, easier use of a quiet hour at home or work, and simpler scheduling around busy days. If you need less visual contact some therapists can offer audio-only options, or shorter check-ins that suit a lunch break. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your day-to-day needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression and grief. Infidelity and multicultural concerns are also areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and client-centred. She combines discussion with practical strategies to address feelings and patterns.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience in counselling work within the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by using the online counselling options button. The listing does not assume particular formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching process.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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