Riffat Jabeen

Riffat Jabeen, BACP, is an integrative counsellor who combines several therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and trauma. She works in a straightforward, compassionate way and listens without judgement. Riffat aims to create a welcoming space where clients set the pace and priorities for therapy.

Riffat trained in integrative counselling and holds a degree in that field. She is currently progressing with postgraduate study in clinical and counselling psychology, and she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) guidance for practice. Her background includes direct work in mental health services over several years, which informs how she supports people in crisis and those needing longer-term help.

Her approach draws on attachment-based methods, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural strategies. She explains things plainly, helps people link current struggles with earlier experiences, and works on practical ways to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping. Techniques such as mindfulness and meditation are introduced as helpful tools for grounding and stress relief.

Riffat works with a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and bipolar mood difficulties. She also has experience with trauma, domestic violence, codependency and complex attachment problems. Her practice pays attention to cultural background and the lived experience of diverse communities.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person. Riffat aims to help people untangle difficult emotions and regain a clearer sense of control over everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and the person's own priorities; online conversations can mirror that supportive, non-judgemental stance. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches clear strategies for change, which can be practised between sessions and reviewed remotely.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as therapy progresses, and adjustments are made together.

Practically, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when days are hectic, while others use longer sessions for deeper work. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will be offered. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make therapy workable around work, family and daily routines.