Tayyauba Sheikh , BACP, NCPS

Tayyauba Sheikh is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, and a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. She works with issues such as depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes, as well as specific areas including abandonment, attachment differences, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication and control issues.

She approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. Talking therapy is Tayyauba's primary approach, and she is willing to consider working with prescribed medications where that is appropriate for a client. Tayyauba holds credentials with BACP - a professional counselling association - and NCPS - a recognised professional credential - and brings a client-focused mindset to sessions.

Her work draws on attachment-based, client-centered, and emotionally-focused methods alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives to help people make meaningful changes. Please note that Tayyauba is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.

Therapeutic approaches available online and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and behaviour. It is useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy difficulties, and relationship conflicts by exploring how connections shape emotional responses.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where personal goals are explored at the client’s pace. This approach helps with self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, and stress by building self-awareness and confidence.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) works with emotions and patterns in close relationships to create new ways of relating. It is often helpful for couples and individuals struggling with communication problems, commitment issues, and relational distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tayyauba collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel.