Layla Kareem, BACP

Layla Kareem is a qualified counsellor based in Central London who supports people facing a wide range of personal difficulties. With six years of professional experience and the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and other life transitions.

She works in a person-centered way, creating a warm, non-judgemental space where clients are invited to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. Existential themes and mindfulness are woven through her practice, helping people find meaning, increase self-awareness, and develop coping strategies for change. Layla blends reflective listening with approaches focused on attachment and patterns in relationships to support healing and clearer communication.

Layla is flexible around individual preferences and encourages prospective clients to share what they hope to gain from therapy so sessions can be tailored to personal goals. Please note that Layla currently offers text-based sessions only. She welcomes enquiries from people in the United Kingdom and from international clients who prefer remote support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental environment where the client leads the pace and topics of sessions. It helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and the capacity to make choices that reflect their values.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how those early experiences influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Layla works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often blend elements from different approaches to tailor support for each person.

Online therapy with Layla is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or while travelling, and can accommodate people who prefer written reflection as well as spoken conversation.