Mariam Nakabugo, BACP

Mariam Nakabugo is a licensed Person-Centered Therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings a warm, encouraging and empowering approach to her work. With 10 years of experience supporting adults, she focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, family conflict, trauma, loss and loneliness. Mariam emphasizes a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly while building the inner resources needed to make meaningful changes.

She offers culturally sensitive counselling tailored for Black, Asian, Middle Eastern and minority women, and has experience supporting those affected by emotional or physical abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage, coercive control, female genital mutilation and honour-based violence. As a Christian, she can integrate Biblical principles and Christian values into sessions when clients wish to include spiritual themes alongside therapeutic work. Mariam believes people are the experts of their own stories and aims to walk alongside them, offering encouragement, practical tools and support to move forward.

She is affiliated with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and structures sessions to reflect each person’s needs and goals. Anyone interested in working with Mariam is invited to message her or check availability to book a session at a time that suits them.

Client-centered and solution-focused online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and acceptance. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive space that helps clients explore their feelings and develop greater self-understanding, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship struggles and grief.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths rather than detailed problem analysis. It helps clients identify clear goals, build on what is already working in their lives and develop small, achievable strategies to move forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariam works with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences and will help determine whether a client-centered, solution-focused, or blended approach is the best fit for their situation. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt methods to suit each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes and access support from the comfort of one’s own environment while still receiving structured therapeutic guidance.