BACP
Farhaana Hanif, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Farhaana is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 3+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
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About Farhaana
Her approach is rooted in collaboration and respect, allowing each person to set the pace while she provides reflective listening and thoughtful guidance. Farhaana creates a warm space for exploring difficult feelings, helping clients unpack what feels heavy and gradually reconnect with resilience and clarity. She supports people navigating decision fatigue, boundary questions, life transitions, and reactions tied to past experiences.
Therapy with Farhaana focuses on helping clients untangle emotions and build practical tools that fit into daily life. Sessions aim to offer relief and insight rather than quick fixes, fostering calm, confidence, and a stronger sense of emotional agency over time. Clients often say sessions feel like a quiet exhale - grounding, affirming, and gently challenging in a way that opens new possibilities.
Whether someone is ready to begin or still unsure, Farhaana offers a respectful, paced presence to walk alongside them through change and recovery.
Person-centred care and evidence-based techniques online
Farhaana blends a person-centred stance with practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and emotional aftermath from difficult experiences. Person-centred counselling focuses on empathetic listening and supporting the client to lead the conversation - it helps people feel heard and understood while they explore what matters most. Evidence-based techniques are used in a flexible way to teach coping skills and emotional regulation strategies that can reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Farhaana works collaboratively to identify what fits each person best. She discusses options with clients, considers their needs and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging when that better suits someone’s schedule or comfort level. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support, accommodate caring or work commitments, and maintain momentum between sessions while still receiving care from licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Farhaana Hanif have?
Farhaana Hanif has three years of experience working in counselling and the social care sector.
Is Farhaana Hanif a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Farhaana Hanif provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Farhaana Hanif located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Farhaana Hanif as my therapist?
You can work with Farhaana Hanif through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Farhaana Hanif work with international clients?
No. Farhaana Hanif does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Farhaana Hanif cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English