Khafayah Abdulsalam , BACP, NCPS

Khafayah Abdulsalam is a Muslim counsellor and psychotherapist who brings an integrative, trauma-informed perspective to therapeutic work. She is an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) - recognitions that indicate professional accreditation and adherence to national standards of practice.

Trained as an Islamic counsellor, she offers clients the option to weave faith-centered resources into therapy when desired, including Qur'anic reflections, du'a, and consideration of the Names of Allah as part of spiritual healing. Her clinical style draws on person-centred principles and cognitive behavioural techniques, alongside emotional regulation strategies and reflective journaling, allowing sessions to be tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.

Khafayah supports people experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, grief, burnout, toxic or spiritually abusive relationships, low self-worth, shame, and conflicts around cultural or religious identity. She is particularly experienced in working with women whose emotional wounds are shaped by silence, spiritual confusion, or cultural expectations, offering a calm, respectful space to explore painful experiences and rebuild inner resilience.

She provides therapy remotely via video, phone, or messaging and engages in regular clinical supervision in line with BACP guidance to maintain ethical, effective practice.

Integrative Approaches and Online Sessions with Faith-Aware Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it is widely used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and provides practical tools for managing symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships, exploring how early bonds influence current intimacy and communication, which can be helpful for abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth, creating a supportive environment for exploring identity, self-esteem, and personal values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Khafayah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful, adjusting the mix of approaches as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, while allowing sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit a client’s life and commitments.