Arham Abtahi, BACP
Arham Abtahi is a counsellor who uses a relational, client-centred approach to help people through difficult times.
About Arham
Arham Abtahi is a counsellor who uses a relational, client-centred approach to help people through difficult times. She draws on six years of direct practice to listen carefully and respond to each person’s needs. Her work focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationship and family problems.
She pays attention to how early relationships affect current feelings and patterns. Sessions often look at attachment issues, abandonment, codependency and how those patterns show up in day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Arham also supports people facing grief, trauma and the aftermath of domestic violence and abuse. Her way of working combines client-centred listening with mindfulness and existential perspectives. That means conversations centre on what matters to the individual, while also building awareness of bodily responses and personal values.
Motivational interviewing is used when people want practical steps to change behaviours or make decisions. People can expect a collaborative pace and a non-judgemental tone. The counsellor helps clients set goals and explores small, manageable steps towards them.
Work can include talking, reflective exercises and mindfulness practices tailored to the person. Arham works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a professional credential, which is shown as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
If someone wants to begin, they follow the service sign-up to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399206 | October 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 Arham works with
Everything Arham lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Arham lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will talk about goals, preferences and practical needs, and then choose techniques that fit. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs shift and new issues come up.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, and each has practical benefits. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversation and suit deeper work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is difficult. Chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to speak on camera. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship and the person’s goals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and also helps with relationship and family problems. Other focus areas include trauma, self-esteem, intimacy and career concerns.
What is the counselling style like?
The approach is relational and client-centred, with elements of mindfulness and existential work. Conversations aim to be collaborative and to link feelings with everyday behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a mental health counsellor. That experience includes supporting people affected by trauma and loss.
What credentials and location are listed?
She lists BACP as a professional credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from longer conversations to quick check-ins.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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