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Aamirah Khan

Therapist

Aamirah Khan

BACP

United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Practical counselling and coaching for everyday life

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Step 1

  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma aware approach
  • English and Urdu

About Aamirah

Aamirah Khan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges. She also helps with trauma and abuse, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, and life changes that leave people feeling overwhelmed. Aamirah offers coaching to help people set clear goals and understand how their minds affect choices. She communicates in English and Urdu and has 12 years of professional experience.

Aamirah works in a warm, non-judgemental way where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings openly. In sessions she listens closely and helps people notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She uses practical skills and simple exercises from approaches such as cognitive behavioural methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-focused conversations.

Clients can expect collaborative work aimed at small, steady changes that suit everyday life. Sessions may cover ways to manage sleep, eating or anger, cope with compassion fatigue, or address concerns linked to ADHD and chronic health issues. Aamirah also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems, and blended family tensions.

Her coaching style focuses on clear steps and realistic goals so progress is easier to see. The first session usually looks at what matters most now and how to build manageable next steps. She welcomes people who are taking the first steps toward change and offers help in both English and Urdu.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoaching

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Urdu

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Aamirah uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change reactions. CBT techniques are practical and often focus on sleep, mood, worry and daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. ACT is useful for chronic stress, anxiety and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape trust and closeness; it can help with communication problems, abandonment worries and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is something to explore together. The therapist will ask about your goals, past attempts at support, and what feels most workable for you. Over a few sessions she will suggest methods to try and adjust the plan if something does not fit, so the work feels collaborative and tailored.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online counselling easier to fit around work, childcare or medical appointments, and it can reduce travel time. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins simple, allow people to use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when preferred, and help maintain regular contact while juggling everyday commitments.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be discussed here?

Issues commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, eating or sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The therapist works in a non-judgemental, collaborative way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with exercises and goal setting tailored to each person.

What experience does the therapist have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and practical issues, and she also offers coaching to support goal setting.

What credentials and location are relevant?

The therapist is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu to suit speakers of either language.

Can international clients work with this counsellor?

International clients are accepted; confirm details and scheduling when you start the process.

How are fees and payment arranged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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