Fariha Hassan

Fariha Hassan welcomes people who are facing major life changes and emotional strain. She supports individuals feeling stressed, anxious, or low in self-esteem. She also helps people dealing with grief, parenting pressures, family conflict and separation. Sessions are offered in English and Urdu and she works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Fariha has nine years of professional experience and holds BACP registration with practice in the UK. She aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. In conversation she listens for what matters most and tailors the plan to fit each person’s needs.

Her work focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping. That can include talking through difficult feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that make life more manageable. She pays attention to family dynamics and to practical concerns that come with separation and divorce.

Fariha is comfortable supporting people navigating cultural and immigration concerns, loneliness, guilt and shame, and issues related to women's lives. She also has experience with hearing impaired clients and neurodivergence, and adapts her approach to each person’s communication style.

People who choose to work with her can expect a calm, steady presence and help setting achievable goals. She encourages clients to take the pace that feels right and aims to empower them to move forward with clearer choices and more confidence.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Fariha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she employs helps people break down overwhelming problems into smaller, manageable steps and develop everyday coping strategies for stress and anxiety. Another approach concentrates on talking through painful events such as loss or separation, helping people make sense of their experience and find ways to carry on.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together you will try methods that suit your situation and adjust the plan if something does not fit.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking. This therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so it is best to check the available options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist who understands multicultural issues and language needs without relocating.