Faha Makhdum , BACP

Faha Makhdum is a UK-credentialed therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and confidence-building. She brings a compassionate, sensitive approach to each encounter and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and goals of the person she is working with.

With extensive work alongside couples, Faha is experienced in helping partners navigate communication, commitment, and blended family concerns. Her practice also addresses a wide range of life challenges including grief, parenting difficulties, career stress, and coping with major changes. She aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while offering practical guidance and emotional support.

Faha holds BACP credentials - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organisation in the United Kingdom for counselling and psychotherapy practitioners. She recognises that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and acknowledges the strength of those who begin that process. Her focus is on creating a tailored, collaborative pathway that reflects each client’s circumstances and priorities.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Faha works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend practical skill-building with attentive exploration of personal history. One common strand focuses on skills-based strategies for stress and anxiety management - these techniques teach coping tools, breathing and grounding exercises, and ways to reframe unhelpful thought patterns to reduce daily distress and improve functioning.

Another strand involves trauma-informed methods that prioritise safety and pacing while helping people process difficult experiences. This work can support those coping with trauma, relationship wounds, and issues such as abuse or grief by combining emotional processing with stabilising practices and relational repair where appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Faha collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from various locations and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods.