Faiza Malik, BACP

Faiza Malik uses a practical, person-centred approach to help people handle painful feelings and confusing situations. She draws on methods such as attachment work, cognitive techniques and emotionally focused therapy to help people become clearer about what they want. Faiza is a BACP therapist with 27 years of experience and speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu.

Many people come to her with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and challenges around eating and body image. Faiza pays attention to how past attachments shape current patterns and helps people notice small changes that can ease daily life.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on talking things through, learning simple skills and trying small experiments between meetings. She may introduce reframing techniques and guided approaches to help clients shift unhelpful patterns and build confidence in managing emotions.

Faiza has worked across a wide range of issues over nearly three decades. That background includes helping people with trauma and abuse, compassionate fatigue, chronic illness, codependency, and communication problems. She aims to tailor work to each person’s priorities and pace.

She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step. The initial process involves a short questionnaire and a scheduling step so people can match to a time that suits them. Faiza seeks to create a non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly and gradually find more control over their lives.

How different approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early connections shape present relationships. Online conversations can look at patterns in relationships and help people practise new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. In an online setting this often means learning simple tools and setting small, doable tasks between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with intense emotions to improve closeness and understanding in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss methods, listen to goals and work together to choose what fits best. This collaborative process may mean blending techniques so the plan matches each person’s needs and pace.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the exact formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.