Rabia Waqar Khan

BACP

United Kingdom

Compassionate counsellor supporting motivated change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 409802

Experience

12 years

Languages

English, Punjabi, Urdu

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Practical skills
   • Multilingual support

   About Rabia

   Rabia Waqar Khan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting and family strain. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related issues and career questions. Rabia speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu and works with people from diverse backgrounds.

   Rabia believes people are the experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. She uses a mix of conversational approaches to help clients set goals, find motivation and try new ways of coping.

   Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore and strengthen their drive for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values and committed action, and Client-Centred Therapy to offer a calm, non-judgemental space to talk. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be used when helpful.

   Rabia has 12 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background shapes a practice focused on steady progress and practical skills. Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu, and she can work with international clients.

   To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's timetable. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location and availability.

2. How Rabia adapts therapy approaches for online work

   Rabia commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach is conversational and aims to draw out a person's motivation rather than impose goals.
   
   She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values and small actionable steps. Client-Centred Therapy underpins her manner in sessions, offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk and be heard.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rabia will help you pick methods that fit your needs, goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts techniques based on what is helping most.
   
   If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow conversations in quieter surroundings or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting, depending on what the therapist offers.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English, Punjabi, Urdu

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   Rabia supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting and family strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD and career concerns.

   What is her therapeutic style?

   She works in a collaborative, person-centred way and focuses on building motivation and practical skills for change.

   How much experience does she have?

   Rabia has 12 years of professional experience working with people on personal growth and wellbeing.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi and Urdu.

   Can she work with clients outside the UK?

   Yes, she accepts international clients.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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