Iffat Iqbal

Iffat Iqbal is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and the effects of trauma and abuse. She holds BACP accreditation, and brings three years of practice experience to conversations about self-esteem, confidence and motivation.

Iffat focuses on meeting each person where they are. She listens first, then helps set small, practical goals that feel achievable. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and build clearer ways of coping with everyday pressures.

Her work often covers issues around attachment and abandonment, body image and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with loneliness, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and problems with control or impulsivity. These topics are approached in simple, straightforward language so people can make sense of their feelings.

Iffat uses a client-centred style that puts the person’s own experience at the heart of the process. That means the conversation follows what matters most to the client, and the therapeutic plan grows from their priorities and goals.

She encourages practical steps alongside emotional work, for example clearer communication habits, manageable routines, and ways to rebuild self-compassion. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to face life changes and midlife or financial stresses.

If you want to begin, follow the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Iffat will work with you to schedule sessions based on her availability.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The counsellor offers empathy, reflective listening and support while the person leads what to talk about. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and issues such as body image or post-traumatic stress by creating space to make sense of feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about what feels helpful and adjust the way sessions run to match needs and preferences. That makes the process collaborative and responsive rather than fixed.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and less travel, which helps fit sessions into busy routines. Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. The emphasis is on making therapy usable within everyday life, for example shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or calmer conversations when someone needs a gentler pace.