Fariha Hassan

Fariha Hassan offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, family tension, loss or doubts about self-worth. She works in English and Urdu and will tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Her approach is calm and respectful, and she focuses on helping people take manageable steps forward.

With nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she has supported people through parenting challenges, separation and divorce, and the practical and emotional effects of migration. She has also worked with clients facing grief, isolation, control issues, guilt and shame, and the particular pressures women may face.

Her way of working is collaborative and adaptable. She listens for what matters most to each person, then helps set small goals and simpler routines that can ease daily strain. Conversations include practical problem solving, looking at patterns that cause pain, and building clearer communication skills for family and relationships.

Fariha pays attention to cultural and multilingual needs. She is comfortable talking about multicultural concerns and immigration-related stresses, and she can conduct sessions in Urdu when helpful. She is also experienced in supporting people who are hearing impaired.

People who choose her often want straightforward help they can use between sessions. She asks about each person’s situation, agrees a plan, and checks progress as work proceeds. This practical focus aims to reduce overwhelm and help people feel steadier in day-to-day life.

How practical approaches translate to online therapy

Fariha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and real-world changes. One approach emphasises helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, communication problems and feeling stuck. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, offering ways to make sense of difficult emotions and to restore daily routines that support coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. Plans are reviewed as work progresses so therapy can be adjusted when something is not helping.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also make it simpler to meet with a therapist who speaks your language or understands your cultural background.