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Areeb Cheema, BACP

Areeb Cheema is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.

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About Areeb

Areeb Cheema is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He supports people dealing with parenting problems, relationship concerns and addictions. He offers practical support for grief and loss and for those wanting to work on self-esteem or life changes.

Areeb aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion in a non-judgemental way. Sessions are shaped to each person rather than following a fixed script.

Background and approach

He focuses on what a person needs now and works with their strengths to find realistic next steps. His background includes four years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience includes helping people who have experienced trauma and abuse and those living with obsessive or panic symptoms.

In sessions Areeb uses evidence-based techniques and a coaching mindset to help people build skills and make changes. Conversations are practical and paced to suit the client, with an emphasis on small, achievable goals and clearer day-to-day coping strategies. People who choose Areeb can expect straightforward, calm support that emphasises understanding and steady progress.

He encourages clients to set the agenda and works alongside them to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395940	July 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Areeb lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Attachment issues
Codependency
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Areeb draws on well-researched therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and recovery. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which helps people understand how traumatic experiences affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour and then build ways to cope and regain control. Another frequently used method is skills-based coaching that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, anger and stress, and supports people as they practise these tools in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Areeb will work collaboratively to understand your needs, try approaches that suit your goals, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. He aims to help clients feel involved in decisions about what techniques to try and when to change direction.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer written exchanges or need flexible times. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel while keeping treatment consistent and focused.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Areeb help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse as well as parenting and relationship concerns. He also supports people with addictions, grief, self-esteem and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses evidence-based techniques and a coaching approach to make sessions practical. Conversations focus on skills, next steps and achievable goals.

How much experience does he have?

Areeb has four years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns, including post-traumatic stress and panic symptoms.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

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

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

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online work.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.