Fathiya Farah

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BSc Integrative Counsellor, BACP Registered

About me

I specialise in supporting individuals who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they truly are. You may find yourself wanting to move forward in life, yet something keeps holding you back – whether that is chronic procrastination, self-doubt, or a fear of getting it wrong.

You might struggle to trust yourself, question your decisions, or feel overwhelmed by the pressure to meet expectations – your own or others’. Over time, this can leave you feeling lost, lacking confidence, and disconnected from your authentic self.

Often, these patterns are not random. They can be rooted in earlier experiences – such as difficulty forming close bonds, not getting the emotional support you needed as a child, traumatic experience, or taking on adult responsibilities as a child – where you may have learned to prioritise others, doubt your needs, or hide parts of who you are in order to feel accepted or safe.

In our work together, we gently explore these patterns and where they come from, helping you make sense of your experiences with greater clarity and self-compassion. As your understanding deepens, we begin to challenge these patterns, supporting you to rebuild trust in yourself, reconnect with who you are, and feel more confident in the choices you make. 

Alongside this, I will introduce various grounding techniques to help regulate your nervous system and manage anxiety, allowing you to feel more present, steady, and in control as you navigate change. 

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc in Integrative Counselling

I have fifteen years' experience of offering one to one individual counselling. 

I am a registered member of the British Association of counselling and psychotherapy (BACP), and therefore adhere to their Ethical Framework to ensure good practice.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£70.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Concessions may be available to trainee counsellors, students and low-income clients. 

When I work

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Further information

I am fully insured with a trusted insurance company which is available for clients to check in initial session if requested. 

I frequently engage with continuing professional development (CPD) courses to enhance my practice and better understand client's needs. 

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)

Key details

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Online platforms

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