Aminah Teague, BACP

Aminah Teague is a counsellor who supports people struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and the ripple effects of life changes. With four years of clinical experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she combines practical tools and empathic listening to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and patterns interact.

Aminah works collaboratively to help clients notice unhelpful patterns - such as reading too much into interactions or feeling persistently wound up and unmotivated - and develop strategies to respond differently. She draws on approaches that meet each person where they are, helping them build confidence in their ability to cope and clearer understanding of how they operate in relationships and daily life.

First appointments can feel daunting, and Aminah recognises that taking that step is significant. She aims to create an accepting and open space where people can explore issues including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family dynamics, addictions, bipolar challenges, and career or identity concerns. Past clients have praised her for being kind, attentive, and genuinely hearing what matters to them. Aminah invites anyone considering therapy to reach out and explore whether her approach feels like the right fit.

Approaches that guide online care and collaboration

Aminah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shape online sessions that are both empathetic and practical. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to explore their own answers, which can be helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, or working through relationship concerns. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She also uses motivational interviewing to gently explore a person’s readiness for change and to strengthen their own motivation when facing issues like addictions, lifestyle shifts, or commitment concerns. Throughout online work Aminah takes a collaborative stance - she and the client decide together which approaches fit the client’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from familiar surroundings. These options allow for flexible scheduling, continued momentum between appointments, and different ways to express what matters most, all while working with a registered professional who tailors methods to each individual.