Wajda Tabassum, BACP

Wajda Tabassum is a BACP-registered counsellor and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), bringing a compassionate, humanistic approach to her practice. She creates co-produced therapeutic spaces where authenticity, empathy, integrity and respect are central, and she tailors each session to meet the unique needs of the individual. Wajda is based in Uxbridge, West London, and offers remote sessions to clients who prefer online work.

Wajda holds a Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling from Middlesex University and a BA (Hons) in Psychology, alongside a Masters in Human Resource Management. Her additional qualifications 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, training in trauma-informed clinical assessment, a Certificate in Equality and Diversity, and Level 3 Education and Training. These credentials support a flexible, informed approach to therapeutic care.

Working primarily with adults, Wajda supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, LGBT issues, and a wide range of other concerns such as parenting, sleep and eating difficulties, chronic illness, and attachment or intimacy challenges. She draws on humanistic, person-centered and transactional frameworks, and may incorporate methods such as Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, inner child work, creative experiential activities, emotionally-focused therapy, existential and phenomenological approaches, solution-focused brief therapy, relationship therapy, coaching, psychoeducation, CBT and narrative techniques as appropriate to each client.

Wajda views the decision to seek counselling as a courageous step and aims to support clients through empowerment and collaborative work toward meaningful change. She welcomes those ready to explore their concerns and is prepared to work alongside them as they pursue more fulfilling lives.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a more meaningful life. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics - it is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and intimacy-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional positive regard and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experience and build self-understanding, which can support self-esteem, coping with life changes and grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wajda collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the work evolves to ensure a good therapeutic fit.

Online therapy with Wajda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility or those living abroad. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each stage of the work.