Riffat Jabeen, BACP

Riffat Jabeen is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and a wide range of other concerns listed in her specialties. She offers therapy in English and works with both local and international clients, tailoring her approach to each person's needs and circumstances.

Her practice draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness Therapy, so interventions are matched to what will help most in the moment. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and membership reflects adherence to recognised professional principles and standards.

Riffat prioritises a collaborative, non-judgemental working relationship that supports clients to explore earlier experiences, understand how those experiences affect current patterns, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth. She often integrates grounding and mindfulness techniques to manage stress and support emotional regulation, and she focuses on empowering people who struggle with low self-esteem or feel overwhelmed by life changes.

Sessions are available through multiple remote formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - allowing flexibility around work, family and differing time zones. Riffat aims to create a welcoming environment where therapy moves at the client’s pace and addresses what matters most to them.

Applying therapeutic approaches in online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns of relating. In brief online sessions this approach can help people understand connection and trust issues, and work through how past attachments influence present behaviour and emotional responses.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and gaining clarity about personal values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and develop coping skills. CBT is well suited to addressing stress, anxiety and mood-related difficulties in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Riffat works collaboratively with clients - exploring needs, goals and preferences - to select or combine approaches that fit each person. Therapists and registered professionals adapt methods as progress is made so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities and clients in different time zones. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with a registered therapist.