Tayyauba Sheikh , BACP, NCPS

Tayyauba Sheikh is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training and affiliation in counselling and psychotherapy.

She has supported clients through bereavement, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and parenting challenges. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and care to reflect individual circumstances and goals.

She believes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage and is committed to providing steady support throughout that process. Talking therapy is her primary focus, and she will work with pharmaceuticals when and if that is appropriate for the client.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and Emotional Work

Tayyauba Sheikh draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape present-day connections and can help people understand and shift patterns of distance, clinginess, or fear related to close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client's own resources, supporting self-exploration, confidence, and coping with stress or life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve communication and strengthen emotional bonds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tayyauba Sheikh works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home, and fit sessions around work, family, or mobility limitations while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals.