- Bereavement support
- LGBT affirmation
- Integrative methods
About Kadija
Kadija Taha is an integrative counsellor who supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bereavement and a wide range of life difficulties. She is especially experienced supporting LGBT people and those coping with separation, grief, stress and trauma. Kadija brings a warm, non-judgemental manner so people can speak openly and feel heard.
She describes her work as calm and peaceful, creating space for clients to reflect and talk through their concerns. Kadija combines humanistic person-centred listening with practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter to them.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, and attachment-based perspectives to look at relationship patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people reconnect with values and move forward, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and intimacy are central topics.
Kadija has a background in bereavement counselling and uses bereavement models to support people grieving a loss. She also describes experience working with people from many countries and cultural backgrounds, and people across different stages of life.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded here as BACP. Kadija offers a gentle, compassionate style and aims to help people find practical steps and new ways of seeing their situation.
She describes her work as calm and peaceful, creating space for clients to reflect and talk through their concerns. Kadija combines humanistic person-centred listening with practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter to them.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, and attachment-based perspectives to look at relationship patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people reconnect with values and move forward, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and intimacy are central topics.
Kadija has a background in bereavement counselling and uses bereavement models to support people grieving a loss. She also describes experience working with people from many countries and cultural backgrounds, and people across different stages of life.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded here as BACP. Kadija offers a gentle, compassionate style and aims to help people find practical steps and new ways of seeing their situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at recurring patterns in relationships and helps people understand and change those patterns, which is useful for intimacy and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them, often used for anxiety, depression and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals and what feels helpful, then try methods together. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.
Please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or by making short check-ins possible during breaks. They can also allow people to connect with a therapist who has relevant experience even when not local. Registered or accredited professionals will explain practical arrangements when you arrange a session.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kadija help people with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, bereavement, trauma and related concerns such as self-esteem, addictions and intimacy challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, offering calm listening and practical tools. Sessions combine gentle reflection with approaches to help clients make changes.
What is her professional background?
She is an integrative counsellor with 11 years of experience and particular experience in bereavement work and supporting LGBT people.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is recorded with BACP and works from the United Kingdom as shown in her profile.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.