Farzana Iqbal, BACP

Farzana Iqbal is a counsellor who offers steady, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, stress or depression. She describes her work as gentle and human, and focuses on helping clients talk honestly about what matters. Farzana aims to make the first step easier for anyone who feels unsure about where to begin.

Her practice centres on listening and exploring what lies beneath current struggles. Sessions aim to uncover patterns, identify practical ways to cope, and build small steps toward change. She does not promise quick fixes but offers ongoing support at a pace that suits each person.

Farzana uses client-centred therapy to follow the person’s lead and create space for their priorities. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to identify manageable goals and practical strategies that can be used between sessions.

People have come to her for help with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression, as well as life changes and career concerns. She also works with specific issues such as attachment and abandonment, family of origin problems, body image, fertility and end-of-life concerns.

Farzana is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, and has three years of professional experience. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to availability.

How Farzana Uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused Work Online

Farzana uses client-centred therapy to listen and follow what matters most to each person. This approach gives the client more control over what is discussed and helps build a trusting working relationship. It is useful for people who want a space to talk through feelings like grief, anxiety or depression.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that look for practical steps and small goals. These strategies focus on identifying what is already working and building on it, which can help with stress, coping during life changes and managing anger or isolation.

Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process. Farzana works with each person to decide which ideas to try, checks what helps, and adapts the plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. The aim is a collaborative path rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online booking and remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Remote options can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or audio depending on what suits them.