Riffat Jabeen , BACP

Riffat Jabeen is an integrative counsellor who brings a holistic and person-focused approach to therapy. She draws on formal training in integrative counselling and ongoing postgraduate study in clinical psychology and counselling psychology to shape a practice that respects each client’s individual story. Her work is informed by professional standards set out by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and she follows recommended supervision and insurance practices to support ethical care.

Riffat has substantial experience supporting people in crisis as well as those seeking longer-term practical support. She aims to create a welcoming, non-judgemental space where clients can explore feelings and experiences at their own pace. Her approach is collaborative - sessions focus on what matters most to the client and progress is paced according to individual needs.

She uses a range of therapeutic methods to suit different situations, helping clients connect with earlier experiences to begin healing trauma and to remove present-day blocks. Much of her work centres on empowering people who struggle with low self-esteem or a sense of being overwhelmed, offering practical techniques such as mindfulness and meditation for stress relief and grounding. Riffat also emphasises cultural sensitivity and accessibility, and she has experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including offering therapy in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Riffat commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns, which can be useful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, or long-standing relational wounds. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and coping with overwhelming feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Riffat works with clients to understand their goals, history, and preferences, and she tailors methods so the therapeutic work fits each person. Over time the chosen approach can be adjusted based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Riffat is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from their home, during travel, or when in-person appointments are not feasible, while maintaining continuity of care and regular therapeutic contact.