Iffat Iqbal, BACP

Iffat Iqbal practices client-centred therapy and focuses on making the room feel like a steady, non-judgemental place to talk. She aims to listen closely and respond to what each person needs. Her approach is plain and practical, so conversations focus on what matters now and next. She has three years of UK practice experience and uses that time to shape how she meets people. Sessions are tailored to individual concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. The work concentrates on small, realistic steps that fit into day-to-day life. Iffat also helps with a wide range of related difficulties. These include feelings of abandonment, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues. She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation and questions of life purpose. Other areas of focus include midlife transitions, money and financial worries, post-traumatic stress and building self-love. Conversations are paced to the person’s comfort, and plans evolve as needs change. The emphasis is on understanding what has happened and what can be different moving forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. It emphasises listening, acceptance and responding to what each person brings. This approach is often chosen for anxiety, stress, relationship worries and issues around self-esteem because it builds a strong working relationship and focuses on the person's own goals.

In practice this means the counsellor follows the client's lead, reflects their experience, and helps them clarify what matters most. For trauma and abuse or post-traumatic stress the therapist aims to create a steady, paced environment where feelings can be named and understood without pressure. Progress is measured against what the individual wants to change. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best with a client's needs, goals and preferences. If something feels unhelpful, the plan can be adjusted and different ways of working can be tried together.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It can also make attendance simpler during busy weeks, and let people take part without needing to arrange a long journey.