Khafayah Abdulsalam

Khafayah Abdulsalam is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain. She introduces a calm, respectful space where clients can talk about emotional overwhelm, low self-worth and the effects of toxic or spiritually abusive relationships. Khafayah is based in the United Kingdom and brings five years of practice to her work.

Her background includes accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She also practises as an Islamic counsellor when clients request spiritual guidance, using Qur'anic reflections, du'a and the Names of Allah as part of therapy when wanted.

Khafayah describes her approach as trauma-informed and integrative. She works from person-centred ideas and draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional regulation tools. Practical methods include reflective journaling and strategies to manage intense feelings and relationship conflict.

She often supports people facing cultural or religious identity struggles, feelings of emptiness, and family-of-origin problems. Sessions aim to help clients release patterns that no longer serve them and rebuild a stronger sense of self and direction.

Therapy with Khafayah is not positioned as a quick fix. She offers remote sessions and engages in regular clinical supervision in line with BACP guidance. Prospective clients can expect collaborative work that respects faith and culture while focusing on real-life changes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Khafayah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside person-centred work to help people manage strong emotions and improve relationships. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult, which can help with anger, anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds, helping people understand and shift repeating dynamics in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Khafayah will work together with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their goals and preferences. Sessions can include practical exercises, reflective journaling and emotion regulation tools adapted to the client's needs.

The biography indicates remote therapy is offered, but it does not list specific formats here, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows people to include faith-based reflections when they prefer, so therapy can align with cultural and spiritual values while focusing on everyday changes.