Wajda Tabassum , BACP

Wajda Tabassum is a BACP-registered counsellor and practitioner who creates co‑crafted therapeutic spaces where authenticity, empathy, integrity and respect are central. Based in Uxbridge in West London, she offers remote sessions that are tailored to each adult's unique needs and goals. With a Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling from Middlesex University and a BA (Hons) in Psychology, she combines academic training with practical certifications to support a broad range of concerns. Her qualifications also include a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People, certification as a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, assessment training in trauma-informed clinical risk assessment, a Masters in Human Resource Management, a Certificate in Equality and Diversity, and Level 3 Education and Training.

Wajda practices from a humanistic perspective, primarily using person-centered and transactional approaches to help clients explore feelings, situations and choices. She adapts treatment plans to fit each individual, and may draw on Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, inner child work, creative experiential activities, emotionally focused therapy, existential and phenomenological approaches, brief and solution-focused therapy, CBT, narrative methods, relationship work, coaching and psychoeducation depending on client needs. Her practice addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self‑esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue and related areas.

Wajda emphasizes the courage it takes to seek support and offers collaborative guidance aimed at empowerment and meaningful change. She welcomes the opportunity to work alongside people who are ready to address their concerns and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Wajda often draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the person's own experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening and collaboration to help people explore their values and make meaningful changes. This approach is useful for issues like self‑esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.

Attachment-based therapy is another focus that looks at how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. It can help with intimacy challenges, abandonment fears and difficulties in forming secure connections.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports clients in identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it helpful for couples work and for individuals seeking to understand and transform persistent emotional patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wajda works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences and presenting concerns, and she adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging let people access support from different locations and fit therapy into busy lives. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the format to what feels most comfortable and effective for each client.