Faha Makhdum, BACP
BACP-registered therapist supporting relationships and stress
- Stress and anxiety support
- Couples and relationship work
- Trauma and self-esteem focus
About Faha Makhdum
Faha Makhdum is a BACP-registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Her practice also covers a wide range of life issues including addiction, grief, parenting, career changes and support for LGBT clients.
Faha approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each client’s particular situation and goals. Having worked extensively with couples, she offers relationship-focused work alongside individual therapy, helping partners navigate communication, commitment and blended-family challenges. She aims to meet clients where they are and to support practical steps toward improved wellbeing.
Recognising that taking the first step into therapy can take courage, Faha affirms people for beginning the process and collaborates with them to shape a personalised pathway forward. Her BACP credential indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.
Faha approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each client’s particular situation and goals. Having worked extensively with couples, she offers relationship-focused work alongside individual therapy, helping partners navigate communication, commitment and blended-family challenges. She aims to meet clients where they are and to support practical steps toward improved wellbeing.
Recognising that taking the first step into therapy can take courage, Faha affirms people for beginning the process and collaborates with them to shape a personalised pathway forward. Her BACP credential indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Faha Makhdum have?
Faha Makhdum has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Faha Makhdum a registered therapist?
Yes. Faha holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Faha Makhdum provide therapy?
Faha provides therapy in English.
Where is Faha Makhdum located?
Faha is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Faha Makhdum as my therapist?
You can work with Faha Makhdum through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Faha Makhdum work with international clients?
Yes, Faha Makhdum works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Faha Makhdum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Faha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people with anxiety and stress, helping them develop practical skills to manage day-to-day symptoms and improve coping. These structured approaches focus on identifying patterns that contribute to worry and building strategies to reduce their impact.
She also offers relationship-focused work for couples and partners, concentrating on communication, conflict resolution and rebuilding trust. This form of support helps people navigate changes in family dynamics, blended-family issues and commitment concerns in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Faha works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy with Faha is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from various locations and to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.