Iffat Iqbal , BACP

Iffat Iqbal is a United Kingdom based counsellor with three years of professional experience and membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), a recognised UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem, confidence and motivation.

Her practice emphasises a personalised, respectful approach that meets each person where they are. Using client-centered principles, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to individual needs and goals. Areas of focus include abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose and midlife changes, financial pressures, post-traumatic stress, and the development of self-love.

Iffat aims to offer supportive, empowering guidance that helps clients build coping strategies and move toward meaningful change. She offers services through her practice, Mother Tree Counselling, and works with clients located in the United Kingdom. Her approach is intended to be compassionate, collaborative and practical, with attention to each person’s unique situation and goals.

Client-Centered Online Support and Flexible Access

Iffat Iqbal practises client-centered therapy, a non-directive approach that prioritises empathic listening and the client’s own goals. This method focuses on creating a respectful, understanding space where people can explore feelings related to stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and self-esteem and discover their own path to change.

Within this client-centered framework she emphasises collaborative planning and practical coping strategies tailored to each person’s circumstances. Sessions are guided by the client’s priorities, with the therapist offering support, reflection and encouragement to build confidence and resilience in everyday life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Iffat will help clients identify what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. That exploration is collaborative, with adjustments made as progress and understanding develop.

Online therapy with Iffat is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.