- Person-centred support
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
About Farhaana
Farhaana Hanif is a BACP counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She describes her style as calm and compassionate, offering a steady presence while people talk through difficult feelings. Fee aims to help clients feel heard and supported as they reconnect with emotional strength.
She has three years of experience in the social care sector, supporting people across a range of situations. Typical concerns include depression, burnout, relationship questions, anxiety, grief and reactions to past triggers. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative. The client leads the pace and the counsellor follows with empathy and respect. Conversations are approached gently and honestly so people can explore what feels heavy without pressure.
Work in therapy looks at patterns and practical ways to feel more in control. Fee helps people untangle emotions and find tools that suit them. Her aim is to create calm, clarity and greater confidence over time.
People who come to her often notice sessions feel like a quiet exhale. The space is intended to be warm and grounding while still offering gentle challenge when useful. If someone is unsure about starting, she offers to walk beside them as they take the first step.
She has three years of experience in the social care sector, supporting people across a range of situations. Typical concerns include depression, burnout, relationship questions, anxiety, grief and reactions to past triggers. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative. The client leads the pace and the counsellor follows with empathy and respect. Conversations are approached gently and honestly so people can explore what feels heavy without pressure.
Work in therapy looks at patterns and practical ways to feel more in control. Fee helps people untangle emotions and find tools that suit them. Her aim is to create calm, clarity and greater confidence over time.
People who come to her often notice sessions feel like a quiet exhale. The space is intended to be warm and grounding while still offering gentle challenge when useful. If someone is unsure about starting, she offers to walk beside them as they take the first step.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online counselling
Person-centred counselling focuses on the person’s own experience and choices. The counsellor listens closely, follows the client’s lead and offers empathy so people can make sense of feelings and decide next steps. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, grief and feeling stuck.Evidence-based techniques are used alongside person-centred work to identify patterns and practical coping tools. These techniques help with stress, low mood and managing overwhelming thoughts by breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor works together with each person to try different ways of working and to agree what feels most helpful. This is reviewed as therapy progresses, so methods can be adapted to fit changing goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer a quieter setting or lower-bandwidth options depending on what suits you. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the practical choices and help tailor sessions to everyday life and commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes, plus related issues such as burnout and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centred and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and following the client’s pace while exploring feelings and patterns together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working across the social care sector supporting individuals through emotional difficulties.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.