About Rabia
Rabia Waqar Khan supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting pressures, career uncertainty, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu and works with individuals from different backgrounds. Rabia approaches each person with respect and practical help.
She encourages small steps that make a real difference. Rabia has 12 years of experience in counselling and holds BACP accreditation. She believes people are the experts in their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on.
How Rabia works
Sessions focus on clear goals and simple skills that can be used between meetings. Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then helps people try new ways of thinking and acting.
Rabia uses exercises, short practices and conversational work rather than jargon. Her aim is to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life. She draws on several practical approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices.
These tools help with managing difficult thoughts, building helpful routines and reducing overwhelm. Rabia adapts methods to each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in person in the United Kingdom and online for international clients.
People can expect a clear plan, homework when helpful, and ongoing review of progress. Rabia supports people at their own pace and helps them find workable steps forward.
Rabia lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Rabia works with
The areas below are the ones Rabia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and situations where avoidance keeps someone stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression and stress to build clearer routines and problem-solving skills.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. Short mindfulness exercises can help with emotional regulation and coping after trauma or during busy periods.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most practical, then try methods together. That collaborative process helps shape sessions and allows adjustments if something does not fit.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while still using established therapeutic tools.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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