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Afshan Butt, BACP

Afshan Butt is a counsellor who practises in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience.

About Afshan

Afshan Butt is a counsellor who practises in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression or life transitions. Her approach aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Conversations are guided by what each person brings, rather than a fixed agenda.

Background and approach

That practical, person-centred focus is meant to help people feel heard and respected. In sessions she listens for patterns that cause repeated distress, such as communication problems, control issues or isolation. She also supports people facing challenges linked to blended families, immigration, prejudice, sexual assault, domestic violence and other complex stresses.

Where dissociation, guilt or shame are present, she works alongside clients to make those experiences easier to understand. Her work often centres on everyday coping skills and clearer decision-making. She helps people spot small changes that reduce pressure and create steadier routines.

The emphasis is on real steps that fit a person’s life and priorities. Afshan uses Client-Centred Therapy as a foundation, shaping sessions around each person’s pace and goals. She welcomes international clients and runs sessions in English using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396198	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Afshan names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Afshan brings person-centred care to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from a person’s own perspective. The counsellor reflects what is said, checks understanding and follows the client’s priorities. This approach helps when someone feels overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety or major life changes because it centres the client’s own pace and choices.

Working together, the therapist and client decide which ways of working suit each person best. Afshan treats the choice of approach as a joint decision and will adapt sessions to fit your goals and preferences. That process can include trying different formats or adjusting the focus over time based on your experience.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and facial expression, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing written check-ins or when writing helps you organise thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or other commitments while keeping the focus on the work you want to do.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Afshan commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include family and blended family issues, communication difficulties and immigration-related stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centred, focusing on listening and responding to what each person needs. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to the individual rather than following a rigid protocol.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience practising in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people with post-traumatic stress, domestic violence and related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients for remote work.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs like shorter check-ins or quieter conversations without video.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.