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Kadija Taha

Kadija Taha, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - life purpose and relationships

  • Bereavement support
  • ACT and CBT methods
  • LGBT-inclusive practice

About Kadija

Kadija Taha is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and life changes. Kadija also lists work with LGBT clients, trauma and bereavement among her core concerns.

She describes an integrative style that draws on several methods. Sessions are conversational and focused on what is affecting daily life. Kadija uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside emotionally focused and attachment-informed ways of working.

Her background includes bereavement counselling and experience working with people from many countries and cultures. That breadth of contact has shaped how she responds to different life stories and losses. She also draws on experience as an Islamic counsellor when clients request that perspective.

In sessions she attends to relationships, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges and career uncertainty. She also supports people dealing with stress, addiction-related concerns, anger and attention difficulties. Kadija lists additional focus areas such as body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress and adoption or foster-care issues.

Clients can expect a straightforward, conversational approach that names problems and works on what can help now. She supports people who are trying to make sense of change and decide what matters next. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It focuses on values and practical behaviours rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thinking, feeling and acting and offers exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Emotionally-Focused and attachment-informed work pays attention to how relationships shape feelings and helps people identify and rework unhelpful interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kadija will discuss methods and decide with the client which fits best for their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative selection can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting around work, reduce travel time and choose quieter surroundings. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Discussing these practicalities at the start helps shape sessions that fit daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she support?

She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, LGBT concerns and life changes among many other topics.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses an integrative, conversational approach that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with emotionally focused and attachment-informed work to clarify values and next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kadija has 11 years of practice, including specific experience in bereavement counselling and work across diverse cultural backgrounds.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English. She has experience working with people from various countries which informs her practice.

Does she accept international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients; check the matching process for time zone and scheduling details.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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