- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Halima
Halima Butt is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety and parenting concerns. She works with issues like low self-esteem, motivation, relationship and intimacy problems, and coping with life changes. Halima writes plans with each person rather than giving one-size-fits-all advice.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. That background informs a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to make conversations calm and useful.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the person sitting opposite her, whether that is practical coping strategies or understanding patterns in relationships. Halima uses a mix of methods in her work. She draws on client-centred conversations that place the person’s experience at the heart of therapy.
She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work inform how she looks at connection and closeness in relationships. In practical terms Halima offers tailored discussions and step-by-step ideas people can try between sessions.
She aims to be direct yet gentle, combining active listening with clear suggestions for change. Parents and individuals concerned about family dynamics will find a focus on improving communication and everyday routines. Halima encourages small steps and realistic goals.
She supports people who want to feel more confident, manage mood changes, or move through difficult life transitions. The first session is used to set goals and agree on the way forward.
What Halima works with
Everything Halima lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Halima helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Life purpose
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
Approaches Halima lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness 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.
How Halima’s approaches work online
Halima uses client-centred therapy to make sure conversations focus on what matters most to the person. This approach means sessions start from the client’s own experience and pace, and the counsellor reflects and clarifies rather than directing the conversation. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practise alternative responses that reduce stress and worry. Attachment-based ideas help when the focus is on close relationships by looking at patterns of connection and how they affect feelings and behaviour.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Halima will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods as goals evolve. She aims to be collaborative, so people help decide whether more practical skills, emotionally-focused work, or reflective conversation is the best next step.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, in-depth conversations while phone calls can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or quick, flexible check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or other daily demands while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Questions people ask about Halima
What issues does Halima help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting worries and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centred conversations with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches. The aim is to listen closely and also try small, workable changes.
What is her professional background?
Halima has three years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats can I meet with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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