Aminah Teague, BACP

Aminah uses client‑centred work to keep sessions focused on the person and their priorities. This approach means the conversation follows what feels most important to the client and aims to create a non‑judgemental space for honest talk. It suits people who need a compassionate listener and a partner in making sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, appears in her practice as a way to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against real experience. CBT helps when worries or low mood are driven by thinking patterns that make situations feel worse. It is often paired with small, practical tasks to try between sessions.

She also draws on motivational interviewing when someone wants help finding the drive to change. This method focuses on the person’s own reasons for change and supports gradual steps toward new habits or coping strategies.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Aminah will talk with a client about goals and preferences and then try methods that match those aims. She adapts plans as work progresses so the approach stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a check‑in is needed on a break. Live chat and messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing support and people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work when in‑person meetings are not possible.