Farzana Iqbal

Farzana Iqbal is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She offers a steady, down-to-earth approach for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes. Her way of working is gentle and practical, giving space to talk openly without judgement and at a pace that feels manageable.

Farzana focuses on understanding what lies beneath difficult feelings. She listens and helps people name emotions like anger, shame or emptiness, then looks for small steps that make daily life easier. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at building practical coping strategies rather than quick fixes.

Her sessions draw on client-centred methods that put the person’s experience first. She also uses solution-focused ideas to help identify strengths and workable next steps. This combination is aimed at creating clarity and momentum when things feel stuck.

Farzana has three years of experience and is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP. She works with a wide range of concerns including family of origin issues, attachment worries, fertility and cancer-related stress, and divorce and separation matters.

People coming to Farzana often want calm, practical support during hard times. She encourages collaboration so each person’s goals guide the work. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the sessions. It means the counsellor listens carefully, follows the person’s lead and helps them make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, feelings of emptiness and relationship-related concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what already works. The focus is on building strengths and finding immediate changes that improve day-to-day life. This can support people facing stress, career questions and life transitions such as divorce and separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and will suggest whether client-centred or solution-focused ideas - or a mix - might suit best. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as the work progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and cutting travel time, which can make regular contact easier to maintain. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that better fit a work break. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Registered professionals can adapt approaches to suit the way you prefer to meet and to the issues you bring.