Mehbuba Khalid, BACP

Mehbuba Khalid is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and lecturer who brings a relational and trauma-informed perspective to her clinical work. She combines clinical practice with teaching and supervision, supporting the development of reflective and ethically minded practitioners while drawing on those roles to inform and enrich her work with individuals and couples.

She trained to a postgraduate level, holding an MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy - a Master of Science degree focused on humanistic approaches to therapy - and she is a Full Clinical Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). She also holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Her clinical experience covers a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and attachment difficulties, addiction, eating disorders, intimacy and psychosexual concerns, bereavement, and questions of self-worth and identity. Mehbuba offers a compassionate, trauma-aware, and relationally focused approach that aims to help clients explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and work toward meaningful change.

Recognising that seeking therapy takes courage, she creates a thoughtful and non-judgemental space where people can feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges and build resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mehbuba draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside client-centered principles. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people address attachment wounds and improve close relationships. EMDR is a structured approach used to process distressing memories and trauma symptoms so that painful experiences feel less intrusive. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the client’s own pace, creating space for self-exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mehbuba works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as understanding and trust develop.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access registered professionals from different locations and at times that fit their lives. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, integrate therapy into a busy schedule, and continue work between meetings while still receiving professional therapeutic support.