Aamirah Khan
BACP
Calm, clear support for difficult emotions
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- Practical goal setting
- Gentle direct listening
- Work with anger
About Aamirah
Aamirah Khan is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with sleep and eating problems, career pressures, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Aamirah communicates in English and Urdu.
She combines practical coaching with therapeutic work to help people set realistic goals and make clearer choices. In sessions she focuses on understanding how thoughts and feelings affect everyday behaviour. Conversations aim to be direct and gentle so people can say what matters to them without feeling judged.
Aamirah draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These methods are used to build skills, process painful experiences and change unhelpful patterns. She adapts techniques to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.
The first meetings concentrate on listening and practical planning. After that she works with clients to set small, achievable steps and coping strategies. The emphasis is on steady progress and on helping people notice what is working in their lives.
To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
She combines practical coaching with therapeutic work to help people set realistic goals and make clearer choices. In sessions she focuses on understanding how thoughts and feelings affect everyday behaviour. Conversations aim to be direct and gentle so people can say what matters to them without feeling judged.
Aamirah draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These methods are used to build skills, process painful experiences and change unhelpful patterns. She adapts techniques to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.
The first meetings concentrate on listening and practical planning. After that she works with clients to set small, achievable steps and coping strategies. The emphasis is on steady progress and on helping people notice what is working in their lives.
To begin, people are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Eating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Urdu
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Aamirah works with approaches that focus on values, relationships and present-moment coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving forward with chosen values; it is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and helps people understand patterns in how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aims to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and clear steps, which can help with mood, sleep and anger.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters, discuss options and adjust methods to match a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions can blend different techniques based on progress and what feels helpful.
Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written reflection and in-session exercises that fit daily life, while the therapist supports practical skill-building and emotional processing.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 253507
As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Aamirah help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends coaching and therapy in a straightforward way, focusing on clear thinking, goal setting and talking through feelings without judgement.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Urdu, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile information.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.