Counsellor profile
Rukhsana Khan, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based
- Client-centred
- CBT techniques
About Rukhsana
Counsellor Rukhsana Khan is a BACP member with seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger and intimacy-related issues.
Rukhsana listens to what matters most and uses a mix of approaches to suit different issues. She draws on client-centred methods to prioritise the person's perspective. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and cognitive behavioural techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding. Conversations are paced to the person's needs, with time spent on what feels most pressing. There is space to look at past experiences that affect current patterns when that helps make sense of things.
She works with a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas, including separation and divorce, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and grief linked to sudden events. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term plans and goals.
Rukhsana offers support in English and accepts international clients. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the online counselling options button. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Rukhsana uses client-centred work which puts the person's experience first and helps them talk through what matters. This approach suits people who need a steady listening presence and a chance to notice their own priorities.She also works with attachment-based ideas. That looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds can affect trust, intimacy and repeated conflicts. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them and reduce distress.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and then agree a plan. It is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as needs change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. One practical benefit of remote sessions in general is that they can fit into a working day more easily, for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Remote work can also allow people to join from another location when that makes attendance simpler. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss how to shape sessions to fit everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger and intimacy-related problems.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach combines client-centred work, attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural methods and solution-focused ideas to match different needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use 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.