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Aamirah Khan, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Speaks English and Urdu
About Aamirah
Aamirah Khan is a BACP-registered counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those facing relationship and family conflict. She also assists with trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and practical life issues like career stress and sleep difficulties.
Aamirah combines clear, structured methods with conversational sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then trying different ways of responding. Practical steps and short exercises are often used between sessions.
She also offers coaching-style support to clarify goals and make plans people can follow. That work is straightforward: identify what matters, break goals into small actions, and review progress. This can suit people who want focused, skills-based work rather than long open-ended discussion.
Aamirah works in English and Urdu and is willing to work with clients from other countries. Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking their first session.
Her approach aims to be practical and direct. Sessions combine discussion, skills practice, and follow-up tasks. People who want clear steps to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour may find this approach useful.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
Aamirah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. ACT helps people clarify values and take small actions that fit those values while accepting difficult feelings that may arise.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, which can be useful for relationship and trust issues. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for sessions in different time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to combine practical skills work, conversational review and follow-up tasks so therapy fits everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, mood issues such as depression and bipolar, plus practical concerns like sleep, eating and career stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using conversational sessions to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Short exercises and goal-setting are commonly used between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.