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Aamirah Khan

Therapist · United Kingdom

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Aamirah Khan
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 253507
Experience
12 years
Languages
English, Urdu
Location
United Kingdom
  • Calm and non-judgemental
  • Practical goal setting
  • English and Urdu

About Aamirah

Aamirah Khan is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like low self-esteem, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, and codependency.

She also works as a professional coach, supporting people to clarify goals and understand how thought patterns affect behaviour. Sessions aim to help clients set realistic steps toward a more purposeful life. The first meeting focuses on what matters most to the individual and practical next steps.

Aamirah uses a mix of well known therapeutic approaches to suit different needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. She adapts methods to each person rather than using one fixed style.

Her style is calm and non-judgemental. People are invited to talk through difficult feelings at a pace they find manageable. Aamirah encourages simple, actionable strategies that can be practised between meetings.

Sessions are conducted in English and Urdu. She accepts international clients and works with people who want both short-term coaching and longer therapeutic support. Clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and arranging a session that fits their schedule.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Aamirah commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values, which can be useful for stress and life changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns.

She often pairs these with Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to emphasise safety and the person's own pace. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationship patterns affect current life. Client-centred work means sessions are shaped around what the person finds most important rather than a preset agenda. Finding the right mix is part of the work and she will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches suit their needs and goals.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins where needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoaching

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Urdu

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, as well as issues like low self-esteem, anger, eating and sleeping problems, codependency and ADHD.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is calm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps that can be tried between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and coaching concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu for both local and international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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