Faha Makhdum

Faha Makhdum is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence struggles. Her practice also covers relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and motivation concerns.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations and the plan of work are tailored to the individual's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. That can mean practical steps one week and reflective conversations the next.

Faha has particular experience supporting couples, so she can offer couple-focused sessions as part of her work. She also supports people facing grief, addictions, sleeping problems, career strain and the pressures of parenting.

Her wider focus includes body image, family of origin issues, abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems and coping with life changes such as divorce or separation. She also helps people affected by domestic violence, cancer related stress, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue.

Faha is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. If you are considering therapy she encourages taking the first step and will work with you to agree next steps that suit your situation.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Faha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical exercises with reflective conversation. One common method she draws on focuses on building coping strategies and skills to reduce stress and anxiety; this involves short behavioural tasks and planning between sessions to test what helps in daily life.

She also works with approaches aimed at improving relationships and communication. These methods concentrate on identifying patterns, improving how people express needs, and practising new ways of interacting to reduce conflict and increase understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Faha will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or family life and can reduce time spent on commuting. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when that better fits a day, or reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.