Wajda Tabassum, BACP
BACP-registered counsellor for relationship and trauma
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship and family
- Stress and anxiety
About Wajda Tabassum
Wajda Tabassum is a BACP-registered counsellor based in Uxbridge, West London, who offers remote therapy sessions for adults. She works from a collaborative, person-centered stance that encourages authenticity, empathy, integrity, and respectful self-exploration. Her practice is tailored to each individual's needs, and she combines humanistic principles with trauma-informed and experiential methods to support clients through a wide range of concerns.
Wajda holds a Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling from Middlesex University and a BA (Hons) in Psychology. She has completed postgraduate study in Human Resource Management and holds a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling as well as a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. Additional credentials include certification as a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, assessment training in trauma-informed clinical risk assessment, a Certificate in Equality and Diversity, and a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. BACP indicates membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for practising counsellors and psychotherapists.
Her clinical approach draws from a broad range of therapies so treatment can be matched to the client. Approaches she may use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques, Somatic and Trauma-Focused interventions, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered, existential, and relationship-focused models. She also integrates creative and experiential activities where helpful to deepen exploration and support change.
Wajda works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, among others. She also attends to related areas like attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness, codependency, and dissociation. Sessions are delivered remotely, and treatment plans are shaped to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.
Wajda holds a Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling from Middlesex University and a BA (Hons) in Psychology. She has completed postgraduate study in Human Resource Management and holds a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling as well as a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. Additional credentials include certification as a Therapeutic Art Life Coach, assessment training in trauma-informed clinical risk assessment, a Certificate in Equality and Diversity, and a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. BACP indicates membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for practising counsellors and psychotherapists.
Her clinical approach draws from a broad range of therapies so treatment can be matched to the client. Approaches she may use include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques, Somatic and Trauma-Focused interventions, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered, existential, and relationship-focused models. She also integrates creative and experiential activities where helpful to deepen exploration and support change.
Wajda works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, among others. She also attends to related areas like attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness, codependency, and dissociation. Sessions are delivered remotely, and treatment plans are shaped to reflect each person’s circumstances and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Wajda Tabassum have?
Wajda Tabassum has 4 years of professional experience.
Is Wajda Tabassum a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP registration, which denotes membership in the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Wajda Tabassum provide therapy?
Wajda provides therapy in English.
Where is Wajda Tabassum located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Wajda Tabassum as my therapist?
You can work with Wajda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Wajda Tabassum work with international clients?
Yes, Wajda works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Wajda Tabassum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy fit your needs?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference, and for a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many people.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.
Therapists who provide remote care are licensed professionals, and individuals may change therapists if they feel a different fit would be helpful. For many, online therapy offers an accessible, adaptable way to engage in focused therapeutic work with trained clinicians.