Counsellor profile
Rabia Waqar Khan, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- ACT approaches
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Rabia
Counsellor Rabia Waqar Khan is a BACP registered counsellor with 12 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting and family concerns, career pressures, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu, and international clients are accepted.
Rabia uses practical, conversation-based methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches alongside elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and mindfulness. She aims to help people notice what matters to them and learn straightforward skills to reduce overwhelming feelings.
In sessions she listens and helps people try different ways of responding to problems. This may include learning new coping skills, testing small behavioural changes, or practising mindful awareness to reduce stress. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
Rabia’s work is collaborative. She asks about current difficulties, what a better day would look like, and practical goals a person wants to aim for. Progress is discussed along the way and approaches are adjusted if needed.
Clients can expect clear explanations of therapeutic ideas and simple exercises to try between sessions. She invites people to bring everyday struggles and practical questions, and to decide together what helps most.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Rabia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values. ACT can support people who feel stuck by encouraging small steps toward what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practise practical ways of changing thoughts and behaviours. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks problems into manageable parts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rabia discusses what a person wants to change and their preferences, and she adapts methods in collaboration with the client. This helps make sessions more relevant to day-to-day life and personal goals.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that video or phone sessions work well for people who need flexibility, but you should check which formats Rabia offers when you arrange your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, career issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
What style of therapy does she use?
She works in a conversational, practical way using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred methods, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy elements and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can international clients arrange sessions?
Yes. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
What does it cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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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