Mariam Nakabugo, BACP
Mariam Nakabugo offers calm, practical support for adults dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression.
About Mariam
Mariam Nakabugo offers calm, practical support for adults dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel approachable. Many people come with worries about grief, work stress, addiction, or major life changes; Mariam helps them talk these through and find manageable next steps.
Mariam works from a client-centred stance, putting the person’s experience first and following their pace.
Background and approach
She listens for what matters most and helps people notice their own strengths. That approach is paired with solution-focused methods to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. Her background includes ten years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Mariam’s practice emphasises respect for culture and personal values, and she can bring Christian principles into sessions when clients request that perspective. In meetings she uses simple tools and questions to help clients name priorities, reduce distressing symptoms, and try out different coping strategies.
Sessions might include reflective listening, practical problem-solving and goal-setting tailored to a person’s daily life. People choosing Mariam can expect a steady, non-judgemental presence and clear steps to move forward. She aims to make therapy a workable part of life, with flexible online formats and straightforward guidance about next steps.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 189217 | August 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
Everything Mariam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Mariam names
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How Mariam’s approaches work online
Mariam uses client-centred therapy to focus on the person rather than the problem. That means the conversation follows your priorities, with the counsellor reflecting what matters to you and helping you feel heard. This approach often helps when people feel unheard, anxious or unsure where to begin.She also uses solution-focused therapy, which zeroes in on small, practical steps that can change day-to-day life. Sessions will often set clear short-term goals, notice what is already working, and try simple experiments to build momentum. This method is useful for dealing with stress, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mariam will discuss options with you and decide together which methods fit your needs and preferences. The therapist aims to keep choices collaborative, adjusting pace and focus as goals evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a quick break, while chat or messaging can be useful for shorter, ongoing check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life and to keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mariam commonly help with?
She helps adults facing relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. Other areas include stress, addiction, intimacy concerns and career-related strain.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions combine a client-centred approach with solution-focused work. That means listening closely to your experience and setting short-term goals to make practical change.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Mariam has ten years of experience working with adults on a broad range of concerns, including trauma, family issues and coping with illness or caregiving stress.
What professional credentials are held?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mariam?
Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.