May Alkasab, BACP

May Alkasab is a UK-licensed therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. She works collaboratively with clients navigating life changes, helping them explore difficult feelings and find practical ways to cope. May creates an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be expressed and understood, and she focuses on empowering clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Her practice emphasizes empathetic listening and gentle guidance so clients can build self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. May is attentive to the varied ways trauma, grief, and relationship challenges can affect daily life, and she tailors her approach to the needs of each person she meets. She offers therapy in both English and Arabic and accepts international clients, bringing cultural sensitivity to her work. May holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating membership in a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Clients should note that May does not work on Sundays. She aims to support and empower individuals through respectful, collaborative care that honors each person’s pace and goals.

Client-Centered and Emotion-Focused Care Online

May practices client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client’s own experience and personal goals. This approach involves attentive, nonjudgmental listening and supporting people to explore their thoughts and feelings so they can build insight and make choices that feel right for them. It is often helpful for stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

May also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), a method that helps people understand and reorganize emotional responses in relationships. EFT focuses on identifying core emotions and improving emotional communication, making it useful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and relational healing after trauma or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and May works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try different strategies and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most supportive.