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Aamirah Khan

Aamirah Khan, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Compassionate counsellor for life transitions

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  • Support for midlife change
  • Goal-focused coaching
  • Speaks English and Urdu

About Aamirah

Aamirah Khan is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and life changes that feel overwhelming. She also offers coaching to help clients set clear goals and find greater purpose.

In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and strong feelings. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and practical steps they can try between meetings. She uses everyday language and works at a pace that suits each person.

Her way of working draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. These methods are used to help with low mood, anxiety, relationship patterns and coping with change. The emphasis is on building skills and insight that clients can use in daily life.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. That registration is stated as part of her professional profile.

Sessions are available in English and Urdu, and she accepts clients from outside the UK. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. To start, people are invited to make the first contact and complete any booking steps required.

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

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Urdu

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Aamirah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values and meaningful action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression and unhelpful behaviour patterns by building clear strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and life demands to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you need international access, she does accept clients outside the United Kingdom, and language options include English and Urdu. Please check the current session options and scheduling details when you start.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aamirah commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, as well as sleep and eating difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space and uses plain language. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on practical steps to try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns and also provides coaching to help clients set goals.

Which credentials and location are shown?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Urdu to support a wider range of clients.

Can she work with clients outside the UK?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom may be able to work with her depending on scheduling and service details.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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