Areeb Cheema, BACP
Areeb Cheema is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Parenting issues
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About Areeb
Areeb Cheema is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. He offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and aim to help people take practical steps towards feeling better.
Areeb has four years of professional experience working with common and complex problems. He helps people manage grief and loss and cope with trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
He also supports those navigating addictions, relationship challenges, parenting pressures and life changes. In sessions he works without judgement and listens with sensitivity and respect. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and on small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
He encourages people to try different strategies and to set achievable goals. Areeb uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work and adapts his approach to each person’s goals. He explains ideas clearly and checks in regularly to make sure the plan is useful.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that centres their priorities. People who choose Areeb often want straightforward help with mood, coping skills and relationships. He aims to empower clients to build skills they can use outside of sessions.
The work is paced to match what each person feels ready for.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395940 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Areeb works with
Everything Areeb lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Another helpful angle is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how past hurt affects day-to-day feelings and reactions. It aims to create steady, paced work so someone can process difficult experiences without feeling rushed. This approach often supports people managing post-traumatic stress, abuse-related difficulties and strong emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps shape goals and choose methods that match a person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations when that is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in during a busy day. Text or chat can suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Areeb help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship issues. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency and trauma-related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on listening and finding workable steps. He aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and to use clear, simple language.
How much experience does he have?
Areeb has four years of professional experience working with people on mood, coping and relationship challenges. He has supported clients through trauma, bereavement and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats does he offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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