- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
About Rukhsana
Rukhsana Khan is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who feel stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and grief. Her work also covers trauma and abuse, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns and coping with life changes.
She uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for patterns in relationships and past experiences, and links those to present difficulties. People often come to discuss communication problems, commitment worries or struggles after separation.
Rukhsana draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current bonds. She also uses Client-Centred methods to focus on what the client wants to work on. Cognitive Behavioural techniques are used when thoughts and behaviours are a clear source of distress.
Her background includes help with complex themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and chronic illness or pain. She also supports people managing blended family issues, caregiver stress and the effects of trauma. Practical coping strategies are a regular part of sessions.
Sessions aim to be steady and focused rather than rushed. Rukhsana invites people to talk through what matters now and test small ways of doing things differently. She works with each person to set sensible steps that fit their life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships; online sessions can be used to notice patterns in closeness and trust and to practise new ways of connecting. Client-Centred therapy focuses on the client's immediate concerns and choices, with the therapist following the person's lead to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours directly and often includes practical exercises and step-by-step tasks to try between meetings.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest which methods to use. If one approach does not fit well, she will adjust the way she works so sessions remain useful and relevant to your needs.
Confirm the session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also reduce technical demands if you prefer audio rather than video, or enable a quieter setting when you can arrange it. Discuss practical arrangements when you book so sessions suit your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and parenting strain among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural ideas to identify patterns and practical steps. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the client wants to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical practice with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and practical arrangements when scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.